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flag The EU is investigating Hungary’s alleged espionage in Brussels during Várhelyi’s ambassadorship.

flag The European Commission has launched an internal investigation into allegations that Hungary’s intelligence service conducted espionage in Brussels during the 2015–2019 tenure of ambassador Olivér Várhelyi, now a European Commissioner. flag Reports from multiple media outlets reveal that Hungarian operatives, posing as diplomats, allegedly tried to recruit EU staff, offered money for information, and sought to influence appointments. flag The probe, prompted by a joint investigation, follows claims of KGB-style tactics and intensified tensions between Hungary and EU institutions. flag The Commission confirmed it takes the allegations seriously, though no further details are being released for security reasons. flag Várhelyi’s office denies any wrongdoing, and Hungary has not commented.

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