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AP: How Hungary’s Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark
Hungary’s Right-Wing Fidesz Party, led by Orbán, portrayed the June 9 election as crucial for European peace, leveraging a dominant pro-government media empire.
Reporters Without Borders states that Orbán created a “true media empire” through government-connected media buyouts, ensuring control over political discourse.
Hungary spent nearly $4.8 million on political ads on Meta platforms, the highest in the EU, significantly outpacing Germany.