Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
Hungary's state-run television and radio stations have suspended news broadcasts to undergo a major restructuring. The move follows a change in government, with officials aiming to eliminate state-sponsored propaganda and establish independent media.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in European media policy and democratic reform, signaling a move away from state-controlled information channels.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, A message apologising for having lied "for years" was broadcasted on Hungary's main public television channel on Tuesday
The article reports on the suspension of broadcasts using neutral language and provides quotes from both the new government and the opposition.
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