Hungary: the fight for judicial independence
3 min
Available until 24/05/2026
Since returning to power 15 years ago, Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has worked to weaken judicial independence. In February, thousands of judges protested publicly for the first time. After a close ally of Orbán threatened to blacklist them, many now fear losing their freedom of expression. Yet some judges continue to stand their ground.
Journalist
R. Dumesnil
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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