Post-Orban Hungary faces challenge of rebuilding public trust

Civil society representatives in Hungary express relief after six years under Viktor Orban's government, feeling a shift in the atmosphere. They are cautiously optimistic about the future, as the new government led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar allows for more freedom. NGOs, particularly those focused on human and minority rights, faced significant challenges under Orban, including smear campaigns and restrictive laws. Many organizations were labeled as 'foreign agents' due to their international funding, particularly from George Soros. Now, they feel less burdened and more empowered to operate freely.