# Attempt to oust Magyar reveals state of modern governance system, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/78355

- TASS, 2026-09-29 09:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2194439

> Nikolay Mezhevich, chief researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Europe, said Hungary’s move to lift Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s parliamentary immunity and pursue his removal over a restaurant dispute reflects the modern governance system. Magyar is accused of taking someone’s phone and says he will cooperate with the investigation.

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