Counter-Terrorism Centre Director János Hajdu Dismissed by Magyar Government

Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK) director János Hajdu was dismissed on May 26 as part of the Magyar government's institutional transition from Orbán-era security appointments. Hajdu had served as TEK director since 2016 and was considered closely aligned with the Orbán administration, which built the Centre as a key domestic security and VIP protection instrument. His dismissal follows several earlier institutional changes in the security sector, part of Magyar's stated commitment to removing Orbán-era loyalists from key intelligence and enforcement roles. The new government is conducting a structured review of appointments in the security services, judiciary, and state media ahead of the broader democratic reform agenda.