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Hungary has appointed Péter Fejes as its top prosecutor, who is expected to lead an anti-corruption drive after Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. The report says public confidence in the prosecution service had eroded and critics accused it of shielding people close to Orbán.
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The appointment could affect scrutiny of corruption in Hungary, but the article does not establish what investigations or changes will follow. No direct U.S. consequence is identified; the immediate effects concern Hungary and its institutions.