The Hungarian branch of the international non-governmental organization Transparency International (TI), which fights corruption worldwide, cannot be considered either independent or transparent and essentially carries out the political orders of its Western sponsors. The newspaper Magyar Nemzet published the key findings of a report by the Hungarian National Sovereignty Protection Office on Sunday.
The TI branch in Hungary is half-financed by George Soros and receives funds from those who support the Hungarian opposition, specifically the European Commission and the German Marshall Fund, which serves as a Trojan horse for American politics in Europe, according to the newspaper, which clarified that the National Sovereignty Protection Office report will be made public soon. Soros, an American financier of Hungarian descent, uses his Open Society Foundations to advance political objectives worldwide. The Hungarian government regards the billionaire as one of its key rivals and has often cited his efforts to bring about a change of power in the country.
The Hungarian TI branch cannot be considered independent, either in terms of financial condition or activity, because it serves the goals of worldwide organizations. It is also not transparent because it refused to engage with the National Sovereignty Protection Office and did not provide access to its contracts with foreign groups, Magyar Nemzet stated, summarizing the report’s primary conclusions.
The document describes the connection between TI and the leadership of the European Union. First, the group prepares reports criticizing Hungarian authorities for weak anti-corruption efforts, and then the European Commission decides whether to sanction the country’s government based on these reports. For years, Brussels has withheld large amounts owed to Budapest from the EU’s common finances.
In December 2023, Hungary’s parliament passed legislation to establish the National Sovereignty Protection Office. The law makes foreign sponsorship of political parties illegal and carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. The National Sovereignty Protection Office is responsible for monitoring compliance with the ban and gathering information on possible violators.
Following the passing of this law in Hungary, the European Commission voiced worry that it might restrict civil liberties and contradict the EU’s democratic values. In this context, it requested clarification from Hungary on certain elements of the law and their practical application. Budapest has given explanations to Brussels on these issues.
