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EU Political Ad Ban: Unintended Advantage for Authoritarian Regimes
The EU's ban on paid political advertising, starting October 2025, may inadvertently benefit authoritarian regimes like Hungary's, which control traditional media and utilize proxies to spread their narratives online.
EU Political Ad Ban: Unintended Advantage for Authoritarian Regimes
The EU's ban on paid political advertising, starting October 2025, may inadvertently benefit authoritarian regimes like Hungary's, which control traditional media and utilize proxies to spread their narratives online.
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40% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Budapest Pride March Defies Government Ban
Despite a government ban, over 100,000 people marched in Budapest's Pride parade on Saturday, prompting reactions from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and various political figures, who interpreted the event according to their own political agendas.
Record-Breaking Budapest Pride March Defies Government Ban
Despite a government ban, over 100,000 people marched in Budapest's Pride parade on Saturday, prompting reactions from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and various political figures, who interpreted the event according to their own political agendas.
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52% Bias Score
Hungarian Protest Against Bill Limiting Free Speech
On Sunday, hundreds of Hungarians silently protested in Budapest against a new government transparency bill that could restrict media, NGOs, and critics; the bill may pass by mid-June, with enforcement starting three days after publication.
Hungarian Protest Against Bill Limiting Free Speech
On Sunday, hundreds of Hungarians silently protested in Budapest against a new government transparency bill that could restrict media, NGOs, and critics; the bill may pass by mid-June, with enforcement starting three days after publication.
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56% Bias Score
Hungary Rejects Dutch Parliament's Criticism of Pride Ban
The Hungarian government strongly criticized the Dutch Parliament's condemnation of its law banning Budapest's Pride event, accusing the committee of illegal interference in its internal affairs; this follows the committee's letter expressing deep concern and demanding the law's repeal.
Hungary Rejects Dutch Parliament's Criticism of Pride Ban
The Hungarian government strongly criticized the Dutch Parliament's condemnation of its law banning Budapest's Pride event, accusing the committee of illegal interference in its internal affairs; this follows the committee's letter expressing deep concern and demanding the law's repeal.
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52% Bias Score
Hungary's LGBTQ+ Event Ban Sparks Mass Protest
Thousands protested in Budapest on Tuesday against a new Hungarian law effectively banning LGBTQ+ events, using facial recognition technology to fine participants up to $546; critics call it the latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights.
Hungary's LGBTQ+ Event Ban Sparks Mass Protest
Thousands protested in Budapest on Tuesday against a new Hungarian law effectively banning LGBTQ+ events, using facial recognition technology to fine participants up to $546; critics call it the latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights.
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48% Bias Score
Hungarian Judges Protest Government Interference
On February 18th-19th, 2024, approximately 3,000 Hungarian judges and court staff protested in Budapest against a government plan to link their salaries to the implementation of judicial reforms, raising concerns about political influence and the erosion of judicial independence.
Hungarian Judges Protest Government Interference
On February 18th-19th, 2024, approximately 3,000 Hungarian judges and court staff protested in Budapest against a government plan to link their salaries to the implementation of judicial reforms, raising concerns about political influence and the erosion of judicial independence.
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40% Bias Score
Fidesz Shifts Stance on Ukraine War, Criticizes Trump
At the Tusványos event, Fidesz politician Németh Zsolt criticized Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine, predicting a more aggressive US response and highlighting a need to balance European unity with national interests; he also contradicted previous party stances on the war and the EU.
Fidesz Shifts Stance on Ukraine War, Criticizes Trump
At the Tusványos event, Fidesz politician Németh Zsolt criticized Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine, predicting a more aggressive US response and highlighting a need to balance European unity with national interests; he also contradicted previous party stances on the war and the EU.
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44% Bias Score
500 Billion Forint Corruption Scandal Rocks Hungary
A 500 billion forint (€1.25 billion) corruption scandal involving former Hungarian National Bank governor György Matolcsy and his son, Adam, has sparked public outrage in Hungary, highlighting the lavish lifestyles of Orbán's inner circle against the backdrop of poor public services and infrastructu...
500 Billion Forint Corruption Scandal Rocks Hungary
A 500 billion forint (€1.25 billion) corruption scandal involving former Hungarian National Bank governor György Matolcsy and his son, Adam, has sparked public outrage in Hungary, highlighting the lavish lifestyles of Orbán's inner circle against the backdrop of poor public services and infrastructu...
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56% Bias Score
Hungary's Controversial Bill Targets Foreign-Funded Organizations
Hungary's parliament is considering a bill allowing the government to blacklist organizations with foreign funding, impacting their donations and access to funds; critics see it as an attack on civil society.
Hungary's Controversial Bill Targets Foreign-Funded Organizations
Hungary's parliament is considering a bill allowing the government to blacklist organizations with foreign funding, impacting their donations and access to funds; critics see it as an attack on civil society.
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56% Bias Score
Tisza Consultation Shows Strong Support for Ukraine's EU Accession
The Tisza party's "Voice of the Nation" consultation, involving 1.1 million participants, concluded with strong support for Ukraine's EU accession. Opposition leader Peter Marki-Zay's extensive campaign across Hungary aims to capitalize on this momentum ahead of upcoming elections.
Tisza Consultation Shows Strong Support for Ukraine's EU Accession
The Tisza party's "Voice of the Nation" consultation, involving 1.1 million participants, concluded with strong support for Ukraine's EU accession. Opposition leader Peter Marki-Zay's extensive campaign across Hungary aims to capitalize on this momentum ahead of upcoming elections.
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36% Bias Score
Hungary Considers Expelling Dual Citizens Deemed National Security Threats
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party proposes a constitutional amendment enabling the expulsion of dual citizens deemed threats to national interests, targeting critics and opponents labeled as representing foreign interests, escalating tensions and raising concerns about democratic freedoms.
Hungary Considers Expelling Dual Citizens Deemed National Security Threats
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party proposes a constitutional amendment enabling the expulsion of dual citizens deemed threats to national interests, targeting critics and opponents labeled as representing foreign interests, escalating tensions and raising concerns about democratic freedoms.
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56% Bias Score
Orban-Tusk Rift: From 'Brothers' to Bitter Rivals
The relationship between Viktor Orban and Donald Tusk deteriorated significantly after Tusk's 2018 criticism of Orban's policies, culminating in Fidesz leaving the EPP and Hungary granting asylum to a Polish official wanted for corruption, causing a major rift between Poland and Hungary.
Orban-Tusk Rift: From 'Brothers' to Bitter Rivals
The relationship between Viktor Orban and Donald Tusk deteriorated significantly after Tusk's 2018 criticism of Orban's policies, culminating in Fidesz leaving the EPP and Hungary granting asylum to a Polish official wanted for corruption, causing a major rift between Poland and Hungary.
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48% Bias Score
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