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Non-notable Hungarian journalist; there are no WP:GNG-qualifying sources in the article or in a WP:BEFORE search. Contested PROD, so bringing it to AfD. Source analysis follows:
- WP:TRIVIALMENTIONs: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]
- Work authored by Klopfstein-Laszlo and thus non-independent: [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]
- Brief mentions in media interviews about his website:[17], [18]
- WP:PRIMARYSOURCEs like event descriptions, official bios, etc.: [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [24]
- Unreliable sources: an opinion blog, FamilySearch, the subject's school yearbook.
- Source that does not mention the subject: [25] Dclemens1971 (talk) 19:48, 28 January 2025 (UTC)
- Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Authors, Journalism, and Hungary. Dclemens1971 (talk) 19:48, 28 January 2025 (UTC)
- Considerations before making a decision about this article:
- 1) Referring to Klopfstein as a "non-notable Hungarian journalist" would be an inaccurate portrayal of his contributions. Beyond his research and advocacy work, Klopfstein has published hundreds of opinion pieces and news articles, reviewed by independent editors at Hungary's most widely read newspapers (e.g., HVG, Népszava, Mérce, Euractiv, Kitekintő, Stop.hu), as listed by Declemens1971. In addition, his articles have elicited significant responses from opposing political perspectives.
- 2) Among the trivial mentions listed by Declemens1971, several articles authored by Klopfstein's political opponents focus exclusively on his work. This highlights his impact on public discourse. To ensure an accurate evaluation, inviting a Hungarian-speaking editor with expertise in press freedom and human rights advocacy in Central Europe would be beneficial.
- 3) Declemens1971 identifies Civilek.info as an "opinion blog," which may stem from a lack of familiarity with the Hungarian media landscape and/or linguistic nuances. Civilek.info is a right-leaning online news portal with a separate opinion section.
- 4) Describing Klopfstein solely as a journalist overlooks the breadth of his career. In addition to journalism, he has a well-documented history of political activism, research, and advocacy.
- 5) Guidance is requested on verifying roles like protest organizer or political activist when not directly documented in mainstream international publications. Notably, Klopfstein has been quoted by highly reputable outlets, including The New York Times and The Guardian, where he is explicitly named as a protest organizer.
- 6) The phrase "brief mentions in media interviews about his website" misrepresents Print-it-Yourself, which is not a mere website but a social movement involving thousands of volunteers across Hungary. As a co-founder, Klopfstein has been extensively quoted in major international newspapers in multiple languages (Politico, The New York Times, The Guardian, taz.de).
- 6) Characterizing widely cited research papers from leading think tanks such as the Budapest Institute and Globsec as "non-independent" reflects a misunderstanding of public policy research. These papers are peer-reviewed and authored by recognized experts in the region.
- 7) As stated in the article, Klopfstein operates under multiple aliases, including Kornél Klopfstein, Kornél László, and Kornél J. László. Relying on a single Google search may be insufficient to identify WP:GNG-qualifying sources. Nevesnevtelenek (talk) 22:36, 28 January 2025 (UTC)
- Partial list of interviews about or with Kornel Klopfstein-Laszlo (articles including more than a "sound bite"):
- In Slovak/Czech:
- https://hlidacipes.org/samizdat-se-vraci-v-madarsku-zbyl-jako-posledni-sance-jak-bojovat-s-vladni-propagandou/
- https://svet.sme.sk/c/22873876/orban-madarsko-volby-2022-rozhovor.html
- https://domov.sme.sk/c/22878443/vyber-rozhovorov-o-orbanovom-vitazstve-nevrazivosti-voci-ukrajincom-ci-striedavej-starostlivosti.html
- https://www.forum24.cz/samizdat-se-vraci-v-madarsku-zbyl-jako-posledni-sance-jak-bojovat-s-vladni-propagandou
- In German:
- https://taz.de/Orban-kritische-Strassenzeitung-in-Ungarn/!5687323/
- https://www.vaterland.li/international/proteste-in-budapest-gegen-uni-schliessung-art-263123
- https://civilek.info/de/2022/04/20/und-lord-woland-erscheint/
- In Spanish:
- https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2024/05/25/elecciones-europeas-en-los-paises-del-este-entre-el-temor-a-rusia-y-la-admiracion-por-putin-cadena-ser/
- https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2024/06/04/orban-pide-a-meloni-y-le-pen-que-se-entiendan-para-conformar-un-grupo-unico-de-extrema-derecha-en-el-parlamento-europeo-cadena-ser/
- https://politicayeconomia.news/dejemos-de-fingir-que-viktor-orban-puede-ser-reemplazado-por-elecciones/
- In Swedish:
- https://www.etc.se/utrikes/haer-finns-orbans-kaernvaeljare
- In Chinese:
- https://www.jiemian.com/article/1236622.html
- https://dq.yam.com/post/7514
- In Polish:
- https://www.tygodnikpowszechny.pl/na-barykadach-z-ulicy-zelaznej-164972
- In English:
- https://www.npr.org/2022/04/01/1090192870/weekly-grassroots-newspaper-aims-to-buck-hungarian-government-propaganda
- https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/hungarians-tap-samizdat-tradition-to-break-orban-s-media-grip-1.3442389
- https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/03/31/hungary-minority-parties-take-down-orban-00021897
- https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/george-soros-son-congratulates-macron-great-day-for-france-ukraine-and-europe/
- https://civilek.info/en/2022/04/20/and-lord-woland-appears/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/09/world/europe/hungary-protest-viktor-orban.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/28/hungary-election-viktor-orban-far-right-stokes-migration-fears-far-from-border
- https://balkaninsight.com/2020/10/05/generational-saga-plays-out-at-hungary-film-school-protests/
- https://www.keranews.org/2022-04-01/weekly-grassroots-newspaper-aims-to-buck-hungarian-government-propaganda
- https://www.khrono.no/academic-freedom/a-big-misunderstanding/141745 Nevesnevtelenek (talk) 18:23, 1 February 2025 (UTC)