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For more than a decade the Hungarian government systematically dismantled every aspect of the rule of law. Here are three areas that the new government and the European Commission should focus on.
A monthly round-up of Liberties work: Hungary's landmark election result, our leadership transition after nearly a decade, a closer look at political advertising and AI ahead of the vote, and fresh warnings from the Rule of Law Report 2026
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