Metropol newspaper’s double-page spread sparks outrage in Hungary
The Hungarian government-funded newspaper Metropol has faced significant backlash for a double-page spread inviting readers to submit photos of women in short skirts, stating ‘the shorter, the better.’ Critics, particularly on TikTok, have labeled the campaign as invasive and sexist, claiming it encourages street harassment. Activist Sophie Klein highlighted the disturbing implications, noting that the initiative fuels a culture of misogyny in Hungary, where women’s rights have been increasingly undermined under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s conservative government.
