🇭🇺 #Hungary: We are deeply alarmed by reports that the government is filing charges of espionage against top investigative journalist @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social, in a clear escalation of pressure against independent media ahead of the April 12 election.
apnews.com/article/hungary-files-charges-journalist-espionage-d24d501efcbfa0240e905aa0cb22fbc4

March 26, 2026 - 14:08 UTC

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The Fidesz government must cease its harassment of independent media and respect the integrity of the democratic process by ensuring the press can report freely and without fear or favor.

IPI stands in full solidarity with Szabolcs Panyi and with all independent journalists in Hungary.
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Freedom of the press is absolutely essential for any election to be considered democratic – and any interference in the rights and freedoms of the press undermines the democratic process itself.

Read IPI's full statement here:
ipi.media/hungary-ipi-condemns-criminal-charges-filed-against-journalist-szabolcs-panyi/
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