Hungary’s new government is set to publicly reveal the identities of tens of thousands of state informants from the communist era on Wednesday. The move is designed to address a painful chapter in the nation's history and help rebuild public trust.
Confronting a Legacy of Surveillance
While some individuals were coerced or blackmailed into spying on neighbors, friends, colleagues, and family members, others cooperated voluntarily in exchange for personal and professional advantages. By making these historical files public, the government aims to bring clarity to decades of hidden suspicion.
