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Mapping the World Essentials - Viktor Orbán's Hungary & the EU

Hungary: the fight for judicial independence

3 min

Verfügbar bis zum 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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