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Hungary: Media freedom remains in crisis ahead of 2026 elections
ECPMF and partners warn of escalating media capture, harassment and legal threats against independent journalists in Hungary before the 2026 elections. The post Hungary: Media freedom remains in crisis mode ahead of 2026 elections appeared first on European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.
Hungary: Independent journalism operates in a severely restricted media environment
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins partners of the Council of Europe’s Platform for the safety of journalists in outlining our support for independent journalists in Hungary amidst an enduring climate of political harassment and demonisation, following a recent visit to the country. During a one-day mission to Budapest on 22 October 2025, partner organisations of the Platform met with journalists, media representatives, legal exp…
Hungary: a severely restricted media environment
During a one-day mission to Budapest on 22 October 2025, partner organisations of the Council of Europe’s Platform for the safety of journalists met with journalists, media representatives, legal experts and representatives of civil society to discuss key issues affecting media freedom, rule of law and free expression. Stakeholders described a severely restricted media environment within which independent journalism operates, while also highligh…
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