# Hungary Releases Communist Era Informant Files

> Hungary opens 60,000 communist-era informant records for public access.
- Title: Hungary Releases Communist Era Informant Files · euronews
- Summary: Hungary opens 60,000 communist-era informant records for public access. Hungary released secret police files identifying up to 60,000 informants from…
- Keywords: hungary, communist-era, informant files, secret police, public access, historical archives, state security, political transparency, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/11/04/hungary-communist-era-files-opened-up-to-60000-former-agents-revealed
- Author: Rita Konya
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:43:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hungary, communist-era, informant files, secret police, public access, historical archives, state security, political transparency, technology, startups
## Hungary releases communist-era files
Hungary released secret police files identifying up to 60,000 informants from communist era.
## Prime Minister ends access delays
Prime Minister Peter Magyar passed bill granting public access to communist-era secret police records after 36 years.
## Public figures in registry
Politicians, clergy, and TV personalities appeared in registries but many informants were ordinary people.
## Types of documents released
Three types of state security records from before 1990 became accessible online: 6 card registrations, recruitment registers, and personal data databases.
## First batch of 50,000-60,000 names
Initial release identified 50,000 to 60,000 informants with search tools filtering by name, birth data, and code names.
## Second batch in February
Another 9,000 informants' details will be released in February through the same platform.
## Historical context
Hungary had 150,000 communist-era agents with only one-third of names known and 10% with detailed records.
## Key takeaway

Hungary released secret police files identifying up to 60,000 informants from communist era, allowing public access to historical records.