Hungarian Spying Scandal Could Shake EU Commission to Its Core

Hungarian Spying Scandal Could Shake EU Commission to its Core

Alleged espionage by the Hungarian intelligence services in Brussels has left both von der Leyen and Viktor Orban in a difficult position, meaning it may be, ironically, in their mutual interest to cooperate.

Von der Leyen addresses espionage allegations against Hungary

Brussels (dpa) – The Hungarian EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi denied involvement in an alleged espionage affair during a conversation with the Commission President. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Varhelyi on Sunday and asked him if he was aware of attempts by Hungarian intelligence services to recruit employees of the European Commission, a spokesperson in Brussels said. The Commissioner then stated that he knew nothing o…