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Péter Magyar submits bill to declassify communist-era archives in Hungary

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Posted Jun 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-25-0700
Péter Magyar submits bill to declassify communist-era archives in Hungary

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has submitted a bill to parliament proposing the declassification of communist-era secret police archives, fulfilling a promise to the Hungarian people.

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar submitted a legislative proposal to parliament on June 24, aiming to declassify communist-era secret police archives. Magyar announced the move, stating it fulfills a promise and addresses "a long-overdue duty to the Hungarian people." The proposed legislation seeks to open historical records from the communist secret services, a step that has been discussed in Hungarian politics for years. This initiative follows his recent rise in political prominence and aims to increase transparency regarding the country's past.

Sources: Радіо Свобода

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