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Significance
The investigation offers a glimpse into how cases can be settled in Hungary within a corrupt network that extends to all levels, including senior government officials, judges and academics, and how political appointees heading previously independent institutions were able to influence the investigation and the indictment.
Impacts
Varga’s association with Volner, her former deputy, will damage her credibility as lead government representative in the RoL negotiations.
The case’s revelations will make it harder for Hungary to defend its judicial system.
Other recent measures, such as undermining the Chamber of Physicians, suggest the government has no wish to limit its powers.
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