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Over the last 14 years, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and his far-right Alliance of Young Democrats–Hungarian Civic Union (Fidesz) have weakened that country’s democracy. Hungary’s electoral environment has become less competitive, its media sector has become less diverse, and academic freedom has been eroded under Fidesz.
Now Orbán is setting his sights on an even larger venue, having received the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. While Hungary will only hold the presidency for six months, the damage it may inflict on the EU’s fundamental values—“economic, social, and territorial cohesion” and the values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law—may reverberate far longer.
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The 2025 Mark Palmer Prize: Call for Nominations
Freedom House is seeking nominations for the 2025 Mark Palmer Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements to protect and advance democracy by diplomats and officials serving in intergovernmental institutions. The prize is made possible through the generosity of the Mark and Sushma Palmer Legacy Fund, in loving memory of former Freedom House trustee Ambassador Mark Palmer.
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What Happened in
Nagorno-Karabakh?
Freedom House published a new special report this week documenting how ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh were intentionally subjected to regular attacks, intimidation, deprivation of basic rights and adequate living conditions, and forced displacement by the Azerbaijani state.
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Fighting Back Against Political Violence in America
Following the attempted assassination of former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Freedom House issued a statement calling on Americans, and especially public leaders to fight back against political violence and intimidation and commit to upholding the results of free and fair elections regardless of which party wins.
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Country Spotlight: Romania
Despite significant progress in 2023, Romania still faces economic challenges, including income inequality, rural poverty, and the loss of skilled workers to emigration. Read more in this year's Nations in Transit country report.
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Forging Resilience to Beijing's Information Influence: The View from Asia
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July 24, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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Can Xi Keep a Lid On China’s Mounting Social Strains?
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‘There Will Be No Surprises’: Kagame Set to Sweep to Fourth Term as Rwandan President
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Around the World, Democracy Is Losing Its Luster
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