Hungary charges journalist following claims minister was in touch with Moscow
4 hours ago
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- #Espionage
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- Hungarian government charges investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi with spying for Ukraine.
- Allegations emerge that Hungary shared confidential EU information with Russia, involving Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
- Opposition leader Péter Magyar suggests the allegations could amount to treason if proven.
- Pro-government publication accuses Panyi of aiding foreign intelligence in eavesdropping on Szijjártó.
- Panyi denies wrongdoing, calling the espionage accusations unprecedented in the EU and typical of authoritarian regimes.
- Orbán's government faces criticism for weakening democracy, media freedom, and rule of law.
- Polls show Orbán's Fidesz party trailing behind opposition Tisza party ahead of the April election.
- Foreign interference, including from Russia and US figures like Donald Trump, is alleged in the election.
- Panyi's phone was previously infected with Pegasus spyware, linked to the Hungarian government.