Orbán mobilizes Hungary: Demonstration on the Free Press Day!
Orbán mobilizes Hungary: Demonstration on the Free Press Day!
In his speech, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the importance of national sovereignty on March 15, 2025, the national holiday in Hungary, and warned of a possible EU expansion that includes Ukraine. Orbán, who has been in office for 15 years and is known for its authoritarian government, described Hungary as a "freedom fighter" who have to stick to their independence. In the event, surveying was distributed to obtain the opinion of the people on various topics, including refinancing Brussels and the protection of the Hungarian borders. This was regarded as part of his agenda that propagates a "Europe of nations", as the online portal Media1.hu reported.while Orbán's speech, which took place under strict conditions for the media, the opposition leader Péter Magyar called for a government -critical demonstration under the motto "Get ready" in Budapest city center. This represents a clear protest against the far-reaching restrictions on freedom of the press and the political measures of the Orbán government. Orbán's administration had regulated the reporting on site and only approved state television, which is in direct contradiction to the celebrations of the "Tags of the Free Press" in Hungary, as is in the reporting of vienna.at is highlighted.
In another context, Orbán was described as a figure that suppresses many civilian freedom and intimidated the media and corporate critics, reported avahopetoun.blogspot.com . His diplomatic approach, in particular his friendly attitude towards Russia, has ensured controversies both in Germany and internationally. The reactions to his current speech and the upcoming protests could significantly influence the political landscape of Hungary.
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