Hungary marks 1956 revolution; Czech official warns on democracy, media

Hungary commemorated the 70th anniversary of the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising, with thousands attending in Budapest alongside European leaders. Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil used the occasion to caution that democracy and independent media require active protection, implying concerns about democratic backsliding in Hungary. The event underscores ongoing tensions between Hungary's government and EU partners over rule-of-law standards.

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