Bognar on the Threats Against Index.hu’s Independence
June 22, 2020
Hungary’s leading website, Index.hu fears that its editorial independence is at risk. Index is one of the few remaining media outlets that are critical of the government.
In its article about this threat, SME, the most popular, non-tabloid daily in Slovakia, quotes CMDS’ Senior Program Officer and Researcher, Eva Bognar, who said that “Index has a special position because it can reach readers from opposite political camps and it is a credible media brand."
Bognar also talked about pro-government players who have long sought to empower Index. “If pro-government forces seized Index, it will be bad for the Hungarian media, readers and democracy,” she added.