Hungarian Foreign Minister Files Complaint Over COVID-19 Contracts From Szijjártó’s Tenure

Hungary’s foreign minister has filed a complaint concerning COVID-19 procurement contracts linked to the tenure of former minister Péter Szijjártó. The move could lead to scrutiny of how pandemic-related purchases were negotiated, approved, and implemented. Authorities may examine pricing, supplier selection, documentation, and potential conflicts of interest. Szijjártó has not been accused of wrongdoing in the report, and the complaint’s specific allegations remain unclear. The case could become politically sensitive as officials assess responsibility for decisions made during the pandemic period.