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An investigation reveals that Samsung's Göd plant exposed workers to airborne carcinogens like manganese, nickel, and cobalt, with inadequate safety measures. Despite government connections and fines of only 10 million forints, serious breaches persisted.

A 2023 safety inspection escalated concerns, leading to an inquiry by the Constitutional Authority. Although air-filtration systems were eventually ordered, issues continued, and the plant's environmental permit was annulled in 2025, yet it operates on reduced capacity without a new permit.