Péter Magyar: PM Orbán will soon dismiss Chief Prosecutor Péter Polt

Chief Prosecutor Péter Polt has been serving since 2010, when the newly elected supermajority of Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance appointed him. His current term is set to continue until 2028, but Péter Magyar, Orbán’s challenger in the 2026 general elections, has announced his early dismissal. Magyar did not specify the source of this information. Previously, Magyar has made several predictions that did not materialise. For example, he claimed there would be early elections in the autumn, but there has been no indication of such a development. 

Orbán dismiss his long-time ally, Chief Prosecutor Péter Polt?

Critics of Magyar argue that he often makes statements about outcomes he does not actually desire. His claim about early elections is cited as an example, as his party would not have been prepared to confront Orbán’s Fidesz at that time. Thus, some believe he “revealed the plan” in order to prevent it from happening. Those familiar with Hungarian politics know that Orbán is highly unlikely to act on any suggestions or demands from the opposition.

Yesterday, Magyar claimed that Orbán is preparing to dismiss his long-time ally, Chief Prosecutor Péter Polt. The allegation is significant, given that Polt’s term runs until 2028, allowing him to potentially obstruct the efforts of a future government. Polls suggest that support for TISZA, Magyar’s party, is steadily growing—something not seen in Hungary for over a decade.

Magyar stated that Orbán would not replace Polt with József Szájer, one of his oldest allies, who resigned as an MEP following a drug scandal and his participation in a gay orgy in Brussels during COVID restrictions. Instead, according to Magyar, Orbán plans to appoint Justice Minister Bence Tuzson, using the Fidesz-KDNP supermajority in Parliament.

Péter Magyar suggests Polt’s wife is involved in National Bank scandal

Magyar argued that Polt’s removal also signals the growing isolation of Interior Minister Sándor Pintér. He added that Orbán, fearing the collapse of his government, no longer trusts anyone, and is therefore appointing someone he can blackmail and control into this crucial position.

Magyar further suggested that Polt’s wife may be implicated in a scandal involving the National Bank of Hungary, which lost a significant amount of public money through one of its foundations.

• More details have emerged about the malfeasance scandal involving the Hungarian National Bank foundation – read more HERE

Magyar also issued a warning to officials who might be appointed in the coming months, stating that they should not expect to remain in office for long.

A long-time ally

Péter Polt was a member of Fidesz in the 1990s and was first elected Chief Prosecutor in 2000, during Orbán’s first term as Prime Minister. He remained in office until 2006, during which time he had to work with the Socialist-Liberal government (2002–2006). In 2010, he returned to the post and was re-elected by Parliament in 2019. In Hungary, the Chief Prosecutor serves a nine-year term.

Critics argue that Polt has acted as a “Fidesz soldier” in office, consistently refusing to launch investigations into high-ranking officials from Fidesz, KDNP, or the government. The government, however, maintains that the Chief Prosecutor operates independently of the administration.

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