Tens of thousands demonstrated Sunday in Budapest, accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of spending taxpayers' money on campaigns to mislead voters and inflame hatred for political gain.
Since returning to power in 2010, the nationalist leader has employed extensive multimedia campaigns costing millions of euros in taxpayers' money.
Critics argue these communication offensives often target political opponents and strengthen Orban's messages, such as railing against Ukraine bid to join the European Union.
But the government insists its "information campaigns" are factual and necessary to raise public awareness about important issues.
Sunday's rally drew some 50,000 people to Heroes' Square, a well-known Budapest landmark, according to organisers. The authorities were yet to gi