Hungary Opens Spy Files

Hungary opened communist-era secret police files to the public on Wednesday, fulfilling a campaign promise by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who said disclosure could help the country confront the trauma of decades of communist rule. The names and personal details of about 60,000 people recruited by the secret services are now available online, with further files due on 25 February. Critics say the records are incomplete and could mislead the public or cause distress, particularly because many informers were coerced or blackmailed.

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