Hungary prepares next phase of releasing state security…

Hungary prepares next phase of releasing state security files

07.11.2026 12:02 HotInfo

Hungary is preparing to continue opening up the archives of the communist-era state security. After the release of the first part of the database, which contains approximately 60,000 names, the next part of the materials is expected to be available in February. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗

This is the first large-scale release of these documents since the democratic transition in the country. The Hungarian government described the step as repaying a 36-year debt to society and stated that the release is meant to help come to terms with the traumas of 45 years of communist dictatorship. ORF ↗

The online platform allows users to search for data on people who collaborated with the secret police. It also provides a procedure through which citizens can request documents on the surveillance of themselves or their direct relatives. The request is submitted through the electronic system Ügyfélkapu and can also concern data on grandparents or other ancestors. HVG ↗

The release has also drawn attention for its political implications. Among the individuals mentioned in the documents are several well-known public figures. According to the published information, former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims that he refused to cooperate with the communist security service. dennikn.sk ↗

The historical archive warns that the records may not provide a complete picture of individual people's pasts. Some of the documents were destroyed after the death of the persons under surveillance or investigation. The next phase of the release may therefore bring new names, new documents, and renewed public debate about the workings of the communist state security.

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