Thousands of protesters have gathered outside the headquarters of Hungary’s public media corporation to demonstrate against what they say is an entrenched, taxpayer-funded propaganda network operated by the nationalist government.

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the headquarters of Hungary’s public media corporation on Saturday to demonstrate against what they say is an entrenched propaganda network operated by the nationalist government at taxpayer expense.

The protest was organized by Hungary’s most prominent opposition figure, Péter Magyar, and his upstart TISZA party, which has emerged in recent months as the most serious political challenge for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since he took power nearly 15 years ago.

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Both Hungarian and international observers have long warned that press freedom in the Central European country was under threat, and that Orbán’s party has used media buyouts by government-connected business tycoons to build a pro-government media empire.

  • illi@lemm.eeEnglish
    23·
    3 months ago

    I hope Hungary manages to break free of Orban.

    Amomg other things because I’d find it hillarious that Fico would find himself completely isolated in EU.

    • Akasazh@feddit.nlEnglish
      8·
      3 months ago

      There’s Meloni and Wilders, unfortunately. But yes please depose the bastard

    • Macaroni_ninja@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      Only cholesterol can get rid of that guy. They rigged the election system over a decade ago and have their people everywhere.

      It would be great for sure, but I think the chances to get rid of Orban and his bootlickers is very close to zero.