The mayor of Újbuda, László Imre, has won the first-instance ruling in a defamation lawsuit filed in 2019. The suit stemmed from allegations of sexual harassment made against him during the municipal election campaign. The accusations were originally broadcast by TV2 and published by Mediaworks, both entities with ties to the former government. Imre initiated legal action following the dissemination of these claims. The court’s decision potentially entitles the mayor to significant damages, amounting to several million forints. The exact amount of the compensation will be determined later. This ruling marks a key development in the case, though further appeals are possible.