Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi

Euronews reports that a leaked European Commission document has revived scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi by confirming that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff during his tenure as Hungary’s permanent representative. Law professor at HEC Paris Alberto Alemanno argues that the findings call into question Várhelyi’s suitability to serve as a European Commissioner, contending that his lack of independence is incompatible with the standards expected of the role.