Leaked Tape Sparks Protests in Hungary Over Alleged Government Corruption
• Protests erupted in Hungary over a leaked tape allegedly proving government corruption. Thousands protested demanding the PM and chief prosecutor's resignation.
• The tape was released by ex-insider Peter Magyar and allegedly captures the justice minister discussing attempts to interfere in a prosecution case.
• This scandal follows February's controversy over the president pardoning a man jailed for covering up child abuse. It forced the resignation of close Orban allies.
• Magyar plans to launch a new political party in opposition to Orban's "illiberal" and anti-EU agenda.
• The opposition has struggled to challenge Orban's constitutional majority and tightening grip on power.