Hungary's ruling party, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, submitted a bill Sunday evening for a comprehensive reform of the country's public broadcasting system, which became a central government mouthpiece under Viktor Orbán, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). The reform was a key campaign pledge and aims to restore independence, transparency, and accountability to public broadcasting.
Hungary's ruling party submitted a bill Sunday evening for a comprehensive reform of the country's public broadcasting market, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). The broadcaster became a central government mouthpiece under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the report notes. The reform was a key campaign pledge of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who leads the new ruling party. Its stated goal, per the bill's wording, is to restore independence, transparency, and accountability to the public broadcaster. Further details on the legislation's provisions and timeline are not yet available.
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