A scandal involving the pardon of a man convicted of covering up pedophilia has led to a series of resignations in Hungary, including a political ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
The scandal has damaged Hungary's image as a defender of traditional values, just as Orban seeks to position himself as a leader of a pan-European conservative movement.
The scandal has created embarrassment for the Hungarian government and energized Orban's political opponents ahead of the European Parliament elections in June.