"Vance claimed the bureaucrats in Brussels have tried to destroy the economy of Hungary. They have tried to make Hungary less energy-independent. They have tried to drive up costs for Hungarian consumers."
"Vance's most specific allegation was that bureaucrats in Brussels were imposing digital censorship and telling social media companies what information to give Hungarian voters. He did not offer any evidence."
"Under the Digital Services Act, the EU has opened investigations into Meta, TikTok and X over a variety of concerns, but these inquiries do not amount to telling companies what information they can give to groups of voters."
"Hungary has thrived since it joined the EU in the big bang enlargement of 2004, boasting a strategic location in Europe with easy access to EU markets."
During a visit to Budapest, JD Vance praised Viktor Orban and accused the EU of election interference. He claimed EU bureaucrats aimed to harm Hungary's economy and energy independence. Vance's allegations included digital censorship without providing evidence. His statements misrepresent EU law, as investigations into social media companies are legally grounded and do not dictate voter information. EU leaders have refrained from influencing the election, while Hungary has benefited economically since joining the EU in 2004, attracting US companies due to its strategic location.
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