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Orban Faces Backlash Over Bill Threatening Democracy

5/19/2025

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is under fire for a controversial bill that many believe seeks to stifle NGOs and independent media. Thousands rallied in Kossuth Square, branding the legislation as a move towards authoritarianism. Rights advocates warn of a looming threat to democracy, while the government defends its actions as a necessary step against foreign interference. EU leaders are called to take a stand.

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is under fire for a controversial bill that many believe seeks to stifle NGOs and independent media. Thousands rallied in Kossuth Square, branding the legislation as a move towards authoritarianism. Rights advocates warn of a looming threat to democracy, while the government defends its actions as a necessary step against foreign interference. EU leaders are called to take a stand.