The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has raised serious concerns regarding new legislation in Hungary that would impose fines on news organizations receiving foreign funding. This law, aimed at protecting national sovereignty, is set to create a chilling effect on independent journalism and fact-checking efforts, particularly impacting organizations like Lakmusz. By allowing stringent monitoring of foreign financial transactions and restricting media funding, this legislation directly conflicts with the European Media Freedom Act, which supports the rights to reliable information and funding for unbiased media alternatives at risk of financial instability.
The proposed law in Hungary threatens to undermine independent media by imposing severe penalties on foreign-funded organizations, compromising press freedom and accountability journalism.
This bill allows authorities to monitor foreign funding, putting organizations like Lakmusz at risk, and contradicting the European Media Freedom Act designed to protect impartial media.
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