Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 19–25 April 2025
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CATEGORY: Hungary
Has Donald Trump’s hit list been inspired by Viktor Orbán’s?
As the US president continues his attacks on universities and the media, it’s worth noting that a democratic leader has done this before
Slovakia: democracy just bearing up
The country is one of the smallest members of the European Union and sometimes struggles to develop a vision for itself
Curtailing creativity today will lead to greater censorship tomorrow
Hungary’s banning of photos that promote LGBTQI+ lifestyles and the sacking of the head of the country’s National Museum are chilling reminders that Europe is not immune from criticism
An end to the ‘desperate situation’ for Europe’s journalists?
As attacks on journalists across Europe increase, a new landmark law might offer hope – if it’s passed and respected
Israel: Free expression hangs in the balance
The attack on the Supreme Court is just one way in which due process and dissent are coming under fire
Academic freedom under threat for more than 50% of world’s population
The ability to express and discuss ideas openly is being curtailed in univerisites, new data published by the Academic Freedom Index reveals
Contents – The battle for Ukraine: Artists, journalists and dissidents respond
The summer issue of Index magazine concentrated its efforts on the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine and consequential effects around Europe and the world. We decided to give voice to journalists, artists and dissidents who chose to...
Democracies are losing their moral authority to intervene
When our leaders opt in and out of laws and norms they don’t like then repressive regimes thrive and their citizens are the ones that suffer
Hungary elections 2022: What does another Orban term mean for freedoms?
The godfather of “illiberal democracy” – Viktor Orban – is fighting his fiercest election battle to date. What exactly is on the line when Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday?