Orban's Warning: Jail for Opponents Amid Allegations of Foreign Meddling

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is pushing for new powers to detect and punish foreign influences in the country, further consolidating his autocratic rule. The proposed legislation includes the establishment of a Sovereignty Protection Agency, which will have the authority to identify and penalize politicians who accept foreign funds in elections. The bill is expected to pass as Orban's ruling party holds a supermajority in the legislature. The move is part of Orban's ongoing efforts to tighten his grip on power, which has drawn criticism from Western allies and strained relations with the EU. The legislation is likely to have a chilling effect on civil groups and independent media outlets in Hungary.