A Hungarian diplomat, V., working under diplomatic cover in Brussels, attempted to recruit a Hungarian employee of the European Commission for Hungary's foreign intelligence agency (IH). Despite V.'s charm and offers of funding, the official refused to cooperate, leading to V.'s exposure and the collapse of Hungary's spy network in Brussels. The article details the reckless methods of Hungarian intelligence, the deteriorating relationship between Hungary and EU institutions, and the implications of espionage on EU security. It also discusses the ongoing scrutiny of Hungary's intelligence activities in Brussels and the changing perceptions of Hungary among Belgian intelligence services. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)