; Whereas Hungary’s government continues to exert undemocratic influence over the freedom of the press, including in October 2016, when both the print and online editions of Hungary’s leading opposition daily newspaper, Népszabadság, were closed due to political pressures; Whereas media outlets must register with the Hungarian government’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority, which can revoke licenses for minor infractions without clear explanation or due process; and Whereas politicians regularly file politically motivated criminal defamation charges against journalists and bloggers, including in 2015 when cases were brought against 17 people for reports critical of government officials: Now, therefore, be it