Hungary elects Anna Unger to lead new anti-corruption office

Hungary's parliament elected Anna Unger as the first head of the newly created National Asset Recovery and Protection Office on August 28, 2026, granting the institution sweeping powers to investigate and prosecute the misappropriation of public funds. The appointment, made by secret ballot with 145 votes in favor, follows months of political debate over the office's mandate and the selection of its leadership. The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, known by its Hungarian acronym NVVH, was established by the governing Tisza Party as a cornerstone of its anti-corruption agenda.