A new government agency to "protect Hungary's sovereignty" which starts work Thursday will have a "chilling effect" on the country's democracy, critics warn."It could lead to a chilling effect with journalists steering clear of sensitive topics to avoid getting into its sights," she told AFP.
Ten Hungarian media outlets warned in a letter that the law "is capable of severely restricting the freedom of the press".
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A new government agency to "protect Hungary s sovereignty" which starts work Thursday will have a "chilling effect" on the country s democracy, critics warn.
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