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Ms Kroes has told Budapest to change the media law or face legal action (Photo: European Parliament)

Kroes gives Hungary an ultimatum on media law

The EU commissioner in charge of media issues, Neelie Kroes, has raised "serious doubts" about Hungary's new media law in a letter to Budapest and given the country a two-week ultimatum to the government to explain itself. Hungarian leader Viktor Orban however said the law was intended to combat racism.

"The commission services have serious doubts as to the compatibility of Hungarian legislation with Union law. Considering the urgency of this case ... I invite the Hungarian government...

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Ms Kroes has told Budapest to change the media law or face legal action (Photo: European Parliament)

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