Newly released government documents detail a 2021 campaign orchestrated by Hungary to disseminate Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s criticisms of the European Union across Europe. The campaign centered on a seven-point message outlining Orbán’s concerns and was strategically placed in foreign newspapers. The documents reveal the financial investment Hungary made to promote this narrative internationally. Details regarding the exact expenditure are now public, shedding light on the scale of the effort to influence European public opinion. This initiative aimed to present Hungary’s perspective on key EU issues directly to citizens in other member states. The disclosure raises questions about transparency and the use of public funds for political messaging abroad. Further investigation into the campaign's impact is expected.

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