A conference in Brussels brought together a movement of “patriots” deeply hostile to the European Union and liberal values of free expression
The Far Right is on the rise in 2026…you have been warned
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CATEGORY: Hungary
Contents – Gen Z is revolting: Why the world’s youth will not be silenced
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Europe’s real censorship problem isn’t what Trump claims
As a Pride organiser faces criminal charges, Europe’s far right makes clear whose voices it wants erased
Frank Furedi: The new face of right-wing free speech
Index talks to the director of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium which is hosting a conference this week entitled the Battle for the Soul of Europe
A warning from Hungary – the BBC must stick to its rules and avoid political pressure
As the BBC in Britain faces a possible multi-billion dollar lawsuit from US president Donald Trump as well as political pressure at home, a Hungarian journalist reminds us of the importance of an impartial public service broadcaster to democracy
Hungary: a severely restricted media environment
The Council of Europe’s Platform for the safety of journalists issues statement after members, including Index, visited to meet with media workers, legal experts and civil society representatives
Contents – Land of the Free? Trump’s war on speech at home and abroad
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Budapest Pride proved that freedom and love cannot be banned
The city’s biggest ever Pride event showed once again that expressing yourself peacefully should be a right, not a privilege
The week in free expression: 21–27 June 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 31 May–6 June 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days