Hungarian online media outlets are defying Orbán's attempts to tighten his grip

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026

Der Standard

Hungarian online media resist Orbán’s control, showing growing influence despite state media dominance.

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Approximately 80 percent of Hungarian media are controlled by the Orbán government, although the growing influence of online news portals is evident during election campaigns. The text also mentions the long-standing history of the weekly newspaper HVG, which has a history of maintaining editorial freedom even under the communist regime.

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