Index – National – Project Syndicate responds to Orbán’s censorship complaint



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Viktor Orbán published an article titled “Europe cannot surrender to the Soros Network” on his Facebook page. The prime minister wrote that he posted his writings on the community site because Project Syndicate “disabled” the writing, meaning he could not appear with them.

Project Syndicate is an international media organization that publishes commentary and analysis. György Soros’s article on EU budget vetoes in Hungary and Poland was published here last week, to which the Hungarian Prime Minister wanted to respond.

Hvg.hu was informed by the international office of the company that

As a leading source of opinion pieces and economic, political and social analysis for the past 25 years, Project Syndicate regularly publishes prominent academics, business leaders, civic activists, political leaders and decision makers from around the world, including many heads of state and of government.

When we decide whether to accept unsolicited submissions, our primary responsibility is to promote public debate. In this case, we conclude that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opinion does not meet our standards.

– wrote in his letter to hvg.hu.

You can also list your publishing requirements on the Project Syndicate page. In addition to the formal requirements (such as photos, footnotes), this indicates exactly:

The ideal Project Syndicate commentary is an intellectual argument or strategic policy proposal designed to inform readers and promote public debate. Project Syndicate does not consider articles that do not meet or undermine this objective.



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