Search in Hungary, stage: punish, national level
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Hungary, RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Surveillance and subpoenas (1) Insult and defamation laws (1)
Stage: Punish (2)
Outcome: Ongoing (1) Unknown (1)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Viktor Orban
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2021 | Hungary: investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi's phone is infected with Pegasus spyware | Hungary (RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Viktor Orban | Ongoing (July 1, 2021) |
| March 30, 2020 | Hungary criminalizes false coronavirus information and grants Orban decree powers | Hungary (RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Viktor Orban | Unknown |