Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media
Summary
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar plans to change state media and wants the country’s president to resign after his party won a big election victory. He also aims to meet European Union demands to unlock billions in blocked recovery funds by making reforms in corruption, the courts, media, and academic freedom.Key Facts
- Peter Magyar’s party won a large election, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule in Hungary.
- Magyar said he will suspend state media broadcasts to stop biased news and reform public broadcasting.
- He called for President Tamas Sulyok to resign, saying he does not represent Hungary’s unity.
- Orban’s government had limited independent media, with many outlets controlled by his allies.
- Hungary faces a deadline with the EU to meet rule-of-law conditions or lose 16 billion euros in COVID-19 recovery money.
- Magyar has already spoken with the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen to start informal talks before his government starts.
- Magyar plans reforms focusing on fighting corruption, judicial independence, media freedom, and academic freedom.
- Experts warn Magyar’s reforms will be difficult, as Orban supporters hold many key public positions.
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