Hungary government gets sweeping powers during the COVID-19 crisis

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Coronavirus: Hungary government gets sweeping powers

The Hungarian Parliament has voted by 137 to 53 to accept the government's request for the power to rule by decree during the coronavirus emergency.

The law contains no time limit.

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The special powers have no time limit and critics say independent journalists could face jail.

Coronavirus: Hungary government gets sweeping powers

Critics accuse Prime Minister Viktor Orban of exploiting the coronavirus crisis to silence opposition.

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