Hungary and Russia’s Growing Religious Intolerance Under the Spotlight

The 2025 annual report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) highlights religious repression globally, with concerns in China, Hungary, and Russia. The report identifies 16 “Countries of Particular Concern” and a “Special Watch List,” pointing out violations ranging from blasphemy laws to persecution. Hungary’s restrictive legal framework and Russia’s repression of religious minorities raise alarms about the future of religious liberties in Europe, aligning with authoritarian religious policies.

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