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Over the last 14 years, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and his far-right party 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.
Now Orbán is setting his sights on an even larger venue, having received the 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 may reverberate far longer.
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The 2025 Mark Palmer Prize: Call for Nominations
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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.
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What Happened in
Nagorno-Karabakh?
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Freedom House published a new special report 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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United States: Leaders Must Unite Around Democratic Values, Condemn Violence
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Following the attempted assassination of former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Freedom House issued a statement condemning the attack and calling on leaders to commit to protecting democratic values and processes.
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Country Spotlight: Romania
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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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Freedom House in the News
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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