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Orban's Authoritarian Grip Mirrors Putin's Tactics in Hungary

4/21/2025

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has steadily eroded democracy during his tenure, tightening his grip on media, civil society, and education. Critics draw parallels to Vladimir Putin's methods, as Orban's recent laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights stifle dissent and public assembly, intensifying opposition to his increasingly authoritarian regime.

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has steadily eroded democracy during his tenure, tightening his grip on media, civil society, and education. Critics draw parallels to Vladimir Putin's methods, as Orban's recent laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights stifle dissent and public assembly, intensifying opposition to his increasingly authoritarian regime.