[Public hearing] Hungary: the situation of democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) held a hearing on the situation of Hungary during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Representatives of civil society, press and experts have been invited to speak about developments in Hungary, notably the crackdown on NGOs supporting democracy and civil rights.

You can listen Stefania Kapronczay's presentation here: https://soundcloud.com/tasz-hclu/sets/stefania-kapronczayalde

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