Annamária Szalai

First head of the Media Council, former Fidesz MP

Propaganda

Former Fidesz MP personally appointed by Orbán to head the new media authority with sweeping powers. Used her position to tilt radio licences and media oversight in favour of Fidesz-aligned outlets, building one-party control of broadcast regulation from the ground up.

Sources

Regulatory authorities - Hungary → Media Landscapes · 2023-01-15