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Hungary's Orbán Manipulates Media, Threatens Democracy's Integrity

4/11/2025

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In Hungary, Orbán's regime wields digital tools to manipulate narratives, disseminate disinformation, and stifle dissent. State media and social platforms amplify pro-government rhetoric, tarnishing opposition voices and eroding public trust in democracy. This orchestrated deception threatens the integrity of elections, highlighting an urgent need to combat misinformation and safeguard democratic principles.

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In Hungary, Orbán's regime wields digital tools to manipulate narratives, disseminate disinformation, and stifle dissent. State media and social platforms amplify pro-government rhetoric, tarnishing opposition voices and eroding public trust in democracy. This orchestrated deception threatens the integrity of elections, highlighting an urgent need to combat misinformation and safeguard democratic principles.