US Slams Hungary for Targeting Media, Graft Watchdog With Probes.

The US has expressed concern over Hungary's recent probes into an investigative journalism outlet and a graft watchdog, labeling them as "anti-democratic measures" that threaten civil society and media freedom. The probes were launched by Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Agency, which was created by Prime Minister Viktor Orban and has been accused of stifling critical voices. The EU is currently investigating Hungary's sovereignty protection law and withholding funds due to concerns about corruption and the erosion of the rule of law. These probes come at a time when Hungary is assuming the EU's rotating presidency and facing potential political challenges in upcoming elections. [Extracted from the article]

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