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[KipPotapych]

^ Are there no parties other than right in Hungary? Why is far-right singled out? Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to say right (opposition), further right but not by that much (Orban), and even further right (far-right)? The strangest country.

As for the celebration and cheering, all is good and fine. However…



Hungary is an autocratic democracy, but it is still a democracy. I doubt anyone serious had ever doubted that. I also doubt anyone serious doubts that it is still an autocratic democracy today. Where the new leadership leans is waiting for the historic evidence. For now, of course, congrats to Hungarians, but lets not get carried away for the time being. Especially as far the “Ukrainian hopefuls” are concerned.

I also find it funny how there is a lot of talk about the political meddling by the outer forces from one side or the other while it is quite obvious everyone and their mom participated in the said meddling.

 

[SolarisKenzo]

A topic that is very controversial but I think extremely important especially today.
I don't have a particular simpathy for "banning" and/or such measures in general, but it would be wrong to not aknowledge the problems of social medias.

After introducing age verification for most adult websites (mandatory in most member states) now social media will also be required to comply with the european age-verification measure.

EU unveils online age verification app

The European Commission wants to introduce a new age verification app to enhance child protection online.

www.eurotopics.net

This is part of a broader strategy, which consists in a gradual ban (or block) of adult websites (already operational) and social medias (ongoing).

European age verification app to keep children safe online

The European Commission President announced that the new European age verification app is technically ready and will soon be available for citizens to use.

commission.europa.eu

Some member states are also introducing a total ban on social medias.

https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-age-verification-app-ready-europe-moves-curb-childrens-social-media-access-2026-04-15/

EU member states pursue social media bans, outpacing Brussels

National governments are moving fast on restrictions for minors, putting pressure on the European Commission to avoid a patchwork of rules and lega...

www.theparliamentmagazine.eu

 

[Meriv90]

If the effect of keeping the kids away from Social Media is surely positive, the origin is simple that Marketing with so many bots going around cannot give real KPI of their effectivness. Introducing a way to legaly check for Humans means giving back Marketing efficiency.

As mentioned bringing home a better uprising for kids, is good enought, but the origin is pretty much profit for the platforms.