As a result, Hungary’s media landscape today is dominated by pro-government outlets that support Fidesz’s political agenda. These outlets often run smear campaigns to discredit journalists and experts, making widespread use of elaborate conspiracy theories. In some of these cases, video material used of the targets of the smear campaigns was la

Fidesz has also expanded its influence over non-state media. Business circles linked to the party established new outlets and acquired existing ones, which were then financially supported through state advertising. Later on, the Central European Press and Media Foundation, established in 2018 and led by individuals close to Fidesz, acquired these o

gained the authority to monitor media, issue penalties, and suspend operations of outlets that it deems present “unbalanced” or “amoral” content. The centralisation of state media operations and content production under the Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA), controlled by the Media Council, effectively ended the ability