Hungary

State Funds Worth USD 40 Million Awarded to Pro-government Media in 2022State Funds Worth USD 40 Million Awarded to Pro-government Media in 2022

State Funds Worth USD 40 Million Awarded to Pro-government Media in 2022

A total of HUF 19.6bn (roughly US$ 50m) of the taxpayers’ money was spent by the government on public service…

2 years ago
Hungarian Government Uses the War in Ukraine As Electoral PropagandaHungarian Government Uses the War in Ukraine As Electoral Propaganda

Hungarian Government Uses the War in Ukraine As Electoral Propaganda

With only a month or so to go before national elections in Hungary, Fidesz, the political party of the country’s…

3 years ago
The Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, EuropeThe Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, Europe

The Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, Europe

The Hungarian oligarchy has thus far been focused on controlling media at home. Now, they move on to Europe. As…

3 years ago
Internet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like TurkeyInternet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Turkey

Internet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Turkey

An increasing number of governments are increasingly turning the screws on internet freedom. Funnily enough, they look at the EU…

4 years ago