Orbán accused of trying to silence all critics in Hungary with new law

For years Viktor Orbán has promoted a narrative that external forces are trying to undermine his government and prop up his opponents. Photograph: Bernadett Szabó/Reuters

Hungary’s leading civil society groups have accused Viktor Orbán of trying to “silence all critical voices” in the country after proposing legislation to create a “sovereignty protection office” investigating foreign influence.

For years, the Hungarian prime minister has promoted a narrative that external forces are trying to undermine his government and prop up his opponents.