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Hungary's Transparency Law Threatens Media Freedom Amid Protests

5/25/2025

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Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is pushing a controversial "Transparency Law" that would enable government oversight and penalties for organizations funded from abroad. This move, echoing Russia's restrictive measures, poses a grave threat to independent media and civil society. Despite public protests, the government is determined to pass the bill, jeopardizing freedom of expression and press across Europe.

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Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is pushing a controversial "Transparency Law" that would enable government oversight and penalties for organizations funded from abroad. This move, echoing Russia's restrictive measures, poses a grave threat to independent media and civil society. Despite public protests, the government is determined to pass the bill, jeopardizing freedom of expression and press across Europe.