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Hungary's civil society warns new sovereignty bill is part of the Orban government’s attempt to silence all critical voices

The broad language of the legislation has raised concerns that the office could target journalists, trade unions, churches, and companies.

Insight Hungary
Insight Hungary
politics · 2023. november 24. 12:22

Protesters call for government to resign over Pegasus spyware scandal

Around 1,000 demonstrators gathered in Budapest against the alleged use of powerful spyware to monitor the phones of journalists and politicians. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Justin Spike
Justin Spike
politics · 2021. július 29. 14:19

Hungary polls citizens on lifting pandemic restrictions

The government looks set to begin easing pandemic restrictions, and is asking Hungarians to weigh in. An immunity certificate could provide certain people with additional freedoms. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Justin Spike
Justin Spike
politics · 2021. február 18. 13:59

European Commissioner: national consultation question "fake news"

The 13 questions were released on Monday, and European Commissioner Vera Jourová said the commission may need to once again fact-check the questionnaire. This week's Insight Hungary newsletter.

Justin Spike
Justin Spike
politics · 2020. június 11. 15:38

Orbán announces National Consultation on restitution for prisoners, segregated Roma

The last National Consultations were in 2018 on "Family Protection" and in 2017 on the "Soros Plan".

Justin Spike
Justin Spike
politics · 2020. február 13. 17:26