Hungary

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 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, 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 Turkey

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

4 years ago