Hungary has announced an investigation into the subsidies granted to BYD, a prominent Chinese car manufacturer. This decision comes in light of the recent hiring of a former minister who played a key role in negotiating these subsidies.
Transparency International has expressed concerns that this appointment could lead to undue corporate influence from China, potentially compromising the integrity of the Hungarian government.
The inquiry aims to assess whether the hiring of the ex-minister poses a conflict of interest and to ensure that the state's interests are protected against foreign corporate pressures.