Pintér Requests Investigation Into Himself During Government Handover to Magyar

During a tense government handover ceremony on May 15, 2026, incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar publicly confronted outgoing ministers from the Orbán administration. Magyar criticized the former government for concluding massive contracts despite knowing they had lost the election and accused them of neglecting public infrastructure, citing a dried-up reservoir in Ópusztaszer. He also rejected an offer from outgoing ministers to donate their salaries to a Transcarpathian children's foundation, expressing distrust in figures like Antal Rogán and János Lázár. In response to the accusations, outgoing Interior Minister Sándor Pintér requested an immediate investigation into himself and his ministry, asserting that he had nothing to be ashamed of after sixteen years in office. Pintér also defended his acceptance of official housing amidst criticisms of luxury spending. Magyar agreed to initiate investigations not only into Pintér but into all outgoing officials. The event highlights the sharp political transition and the new administration's intent to audit the previous government's actions and expenditures.