Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has vowed to crack down on journalists, NGOs, and political opponents whom he accuses of serving foreign interests.
In a speech filled with conspiracy-laden rhetoric, Orbán labeled these groups a 'shadow army' working for the European Union and the 'liberal American empire.' He also reiterated his opposition to Ukraine joining the EU. The move is seen as an effort to consolidate power ahead of upcoming elections.
Critics warn that this crackdown threatens press freedom and civil society in Hungary.
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Orbán vows crackdown on ‘shadow army’ of political opponents
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Saturday vowed to crack down on a “shadow army” of political opponents, journalists, judges and activists in the country, who he said were working for foreign powers.
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Hungary's Orban vows fast crackdown on media, NGOs over foreign funding
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban pledged on Saturday to crack down on politicians and journalists who receive foreign funding and again ruled out EU membership for Ukraine, stepping up his campaign for elections due in a year.
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Hungary's Orbán promises crackdown on media, NGOs in a speech laden with conspiracy theory
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is vowing to rid his country of foreign-funded groups, calling them a "shadow army" serving the European Union and a "liberal American empire."
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