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“Many want change”: Former intelligence officer of Hungary speaks out on behalf of security forces
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A former captain of Hungary’s Constitutional Protection Office has publicly spoken about the political attitudes of those working within the country’s security services.
Intelligence officer speaks about atmosphere in the security services
Bálint Tóth, who left the agency in October 2025, shared his views in a video, emphasising that his decision to speak out was not motivated by resentment. Tóth explained that he resigned voluntarily due to personal reasons and departed on good terms.
Since leaving, he has re-emerged under a different name as a lifestyle influencer. He stressed that his comments were intended to defend the reputation of colleagues in both intelligence and law enforcement, writes 444.
“Many want change”
According to Tóth, a significant number of professionals within Hungary’s police and intelligence community hold opposition-leaning views. He argued that these individuals are committed to protecting the country rather than serving any political party.
“They are just as much hoping for political change as anyone else,” he said, adding that the public often misunderstands the motivations of those in uniform. Tóth also clarified that he would not disclose classified information, noting that his aim was to provide perspective rather than reveal secrets.
He harshly criticised the campaign rhetoric
The former officer criticised what he described as the use of war-related fears in political campaigns in Hungary, calling such tactics “disgusting,” despite acknowledging genuine global security concerns. He pointed to the role of organisations such as NATO and the European Union, arguing that their strategic planning reflects real threats posed by Russia rather than reckless provocation.
Did the government use spyware on Tisza Party’s IT infrastructure?
Hungary’s political landscape is fiercer than ever after fresh allegations from Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, who claims that sophisticated spyware was deployed against his movement.
According to Magyar, the software in question is Candiru, an Israeli-developed surveillance tool widely regarded as a successor to Pegasus. In his statement on Thursday, Magyar alleged that Hungarian intelligence services not only relied on infiltration, coercion and intimidation, but also used advanced cyber tools to monitor political opponents.
He further suggested that the operation may have involved cooperation with “eastern powers”, raising concerns about potential international dimensions. We recently wrote about the plot that police refused to investigate.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited the city of Győr, which for decades was considered a reliable pillar for his Fidesz party, but such a visit ended in scandal due to the large number of counter-demonstrators. This is reported by HVG .
Even before Orban’s speech, the city’s central square was tense. Hundreds of Tisa party activists gathered near government supporters, shouting anti-government slogans and holding placards asking about corruption and the economic crisis.
The protesters were later blocked by a group of men in black clothing that did not indicate they were security guards. According to eyewitnesses, the men acted in an organized manner to prevent opponents from reaching the stage.
At the same time, opposition leader Peter Madjar said Fidesz had brought about a hundred “titushki” into the city to intimidate civilians. According to him, there were no law enforcers in the square. He also asked everyone to leave the scene and not to give in to any provocations.
Because of the constant whistling and shouting during the speech, Orban changed his usual tone of the speech. In particular, instead of the traditionally calm presentation of his propaganda, the prime minister several times broke into shouting.
In addition, the Hungarian prime minister accused the protesters of working for the Ukrainian security services.
“So whistle back there, dear tisaks, whistle. You are pulling the cart of the Ukrainians, not standing on the side of the Hungarians. You want a pro-Ukrainian government and you want to take Hungarians’ money to Ukraine. That’s true, if they’ve already come, let’s tell them that. You are pulling the cart of the Ukrainians, not standing on the side of the Hungarians!” – he emphasized.
Peter Magyar was the first to come out from the party and government institutions to form and lead a real opposition. What are seeing is that more and more people inside the government and even within the Fidesz party itself such as the mayor of Batonyterenye are saying that Fidesz has to go. Momentum for Tisza is relentless and people know how corrupt the Fidesz government is and they are going to kick these thieving traitors out.
Only Mi Hazánk can deliver a change which will benefit Hungarians, and, happy to say, with Fidesz now negotiating to form a coalition with them, some of that beneficial change will begin.