Hungary Protests Orbán's Media Crackdown | JQJO

Approximately 10,000 Hungarians protested against a new bill proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. The bill, likened to Russia's "foreign agent" law, would allow the government to monitor and potentially ban media and NGOs deemed threats to national sovereignty. This protest is the latest in a series against Orbán's increasingly restrictive policies targeting independent media and basic rights, including recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Orbán claims foreign influence motivates these organizations, while critics view the measures as repressive and aimed at solidifying his power before next year's elections.