Péter Szijjártó questioned for three hours at the National Security Committee meeting
An important event took place in Hungarian political life in recent days: former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appeared before the National Security Committee of the National Assembly. The politician's hearing lasted for nearly three hours, during which the committee members asked him detailed questions.
The central topic of the discussion was the former minister's current employment relationship. Péter Szijjártó currently holds a position at the Chinese car manufacturer BYD, which has raised many questions among the public and political actors alike.
At the committee meeting, the representatives were primarily interested in the connections between state subsidies and the company. The goal was to clarify whether there was any conflict of interest between the subsidies granted during his ministerial term and his subsequent change of workplace.
The event received significant attention in the Hungarian press, as National Security Committee meetings are usually closed and are of paramount importance for the country's economic and political transparency. Political actors gave differing accounts of the hearing's details to the press.
After the conclusion of the investigation, the committee is expected to evaluate what was said. The public continues to monitor the case, which is an important milestone in the debates regarding the relationship between Chinese investments in Hungary and government decision-making.