FOREIGN MEDIA CRITICISM OF HUNGARY

30 December 2011

The continuing foreign media criticism of Viktor Orbán and his government shows no sign of abating. This week alone, the Hungarian government has been criticised for introducing legislation which ‘critics’ argue will reduce the independence of the Hungarian Central Bank. It has been accused of silencing a popular radio station. Its attempts to redefine election boundaries are described as a blatant attempt to hang on to power.