Hungary's National Assembly approved a Tisza Párt proposal on Tuesday tightening the rules for parliamentary investigative committees. Appearing before the committees and testifying truthfully will become mandatory, with fines running into the millions threatened for non-attendance. Index.hu ↗
Earlier, at Tisza Párt's initiative, members of parliament had already decided to establish five investigative committees. Four of them will be chaired by representatives of the governing parties. According to available information, the new rules also include stricter enforcement tools, including the possibility of a police summons. Giving false testimony before a committee is to carry a prison sentence. Index.hu ↗
During a busy session day, parliament was also due to decide on other laws, including the abolition of protected prices, issues concerning public-service media, and legislation needed to draw on European funds. Members also decided to restrict the placement of street posters and addressed a proposal concerning a ban on advertisements inciting hatred. Telex ↗
The session was accompanied by political speeches as well. Péter Magyar mocked Minister Péter Szijjártó in parliament and, according to available information, provoked laughter among several of those present. Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer also announced that, in order to protect the dignity of the National Assembly, she would not allow personal-privilege speeches. Further developments will depend on how parliamentary practice makes use of the committees' new powers. HVG ↗
Hungarian Parliament expands powers of investigative committees
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