Szilárd Németh of ruling Fidesz declined to elaborate on the details of the briefing, citing the confidentiality of the information that had been shared.

Jobbik’s Ádám Mirkóczki and Bernadett Szél of LMP said the parties were given a detailed account of Russia’s intelligence activities in Hungary. Mirkóczki said that Russia’s interest in Hungary “has not waned”, adding, however, that Hungarian counter-intelligence was “doing a good job”.

Szél said Russia’s intelligence activities and influence were “a serious problem” for Hungary.

She said that the Paks 2 nuclear upgrade project, which is being financed by Russia, was a harmful investment for the country over the long term. Szél argued that instead of “committing” itself to Russia, Hungary should strive to “preserve” its sovereignty and independence.

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