PolandHungarian public television has temporarily suspended its news broadcasts and issued an apology for years of alleged misinformation during the previous government led by Viktor Orbán. This move is part of a broader reform of public media announced by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who promised to restore the independence and credibility of state broadcasters after 16 years of Fidesz rule. The main channel M1 displayed a black screen with a message stating that public media cannot lie and apologized for past actions. Some editors at the national TV and radio stations reportedly lost their jobs, though these claims have not been independently confirmed yet. Magyar called this day 'historic,' claiming the end of propaganda in public media. Experts note that rebuilding trust in public media will be a challenging process, especially since under Orbán’s government, public media faced increasing control and some private outlets were closed or taken over by individuals linked to the ruling party. Hungary's position in the Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders dropped significantly from 23rd in 2010 to 74th in 2026.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation objectively, including both the government's stated goals for reform and expert opinions highlighting the challenges ahead. It does not favor either side but provides context about the historical issues with media independence under the previous administration and
