# With two Orbán-era ministers detained, Magyar’s ‘Operation Purge’ takes shape

https://mins.news/en/item/79017

- euronews, 2026-09-29 16:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/with-two-orban-era-ministers-detained-magyars-operation-purge-takes-shape

> Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s “Operation Purge” has entered a new phase after two former ministers were detained. Holding Orbán-era officials accountable was a central campaign pledge, and Magyar says the effort will now accelerate. Fidesz has denounced it as political revenge.

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