Under the leadership of Viktor Orban, sports have often been a sector where political influence is closely monitored and controlled. Now, Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who leads Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, is pushing for stricter rules to address potential conflicts of interest, according to the news portal Telex. Magyar argues that these changes are essential because Fidesz officials have, in the past, taken control of sports clubs and federations, treating them more like personal domains than public institutions. The proposed legislation, backed by Magyar’s government, aims to prevent high-ranking political figures from holding director positions in major sports organizations and clubs that have more than 500 athletes. This includes ministers, deputy ministers, government commissioners, and even members of parliament and the European Parliament. The rule would also apply to leaders of public companies, but it would not extend to smaller, local sports clubs, according to the daily newspaper Nemzeti Sport. The new regulations are designed to prevent conflicts of interest from lingering even after a political career has ended. According to HVG, the rules are structured so that resigning from a political post does not automatically remove the conflict of interest, which could remain in effect for up to four years after leaving office. This has raised questions about how it might impact key figures from the Orban regime, known as the "NER" (National Executive Council), including former foreign minister Peter Szijjarto and former MP Gabor. These proposed changes are part of a broader effort to reform how political power is exercised in Hungary. By limiting the influence of political leaders in sports and other sectors, the government hopes to create clearer boundaries between public service and private interests. The effectiveness of these measures, however, will depend on how they are implemented and enforced in practice.