Hungary's Péter Magyar Suspends State Media News Broadcasts Over Propaganda

Péter Magyar announced plans to suspend news broadcasts on state television and radio until independent and unbiased coverage can be guaranteed.

“The new Prime Minister-elect of Hungary, Péter Magyar, plans to shut down the news service of state-funded media, labelling them liars and propagandists, and has demanded the resignation of President Tamás Sulyok, former President of the Constitutional Court”

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Magyar told the public broadcaster M1 that the news bulletins have operated in these three decades in a way that would have delighted Goebbels and North Korea.

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He added on social media: We have just witnessed the last days of a propaganda machine.

The move came amid considerable tension during his first appearance on state media in 18 months.

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Magyar demanded the immediate resignation of President Tamás Sulyok.

He described Sulyok as a puppet of the previous regime.

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Magyar's Tisza party won a crushing victory on April 12.

The Guardian reported Magyar called on the heads of the country's highest courts and authorities to resign.

The new government would fundamentally do everything to restore the rule of law.

Magyar pledged to begin informal talks with the EU to unlock approximately 18 billion euros in funds.

“Magyar has threatened to suspend the state broadcaster following a heated on-air clash, accusing it of spreading “North Korean-style” propaganda and false claims about his family during the election campaign”

Euronews

He promised to implement anti-corruption measures and restore judicial independence.

Hungary would join the European public prosecutor’s office.

Magyar said the government would amend the constitution to impose a two-term limit on prime ministers.

EU leaders reacted enthusiastically to his victory.

Trump called Magyar a good man despite having previously campaigned for Orbán.

Magyar broke with Orbán's party in March 2024.

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He stated that 70-80% of Hungarian media had been seized by Orbán's allies.

Magyar unseated the ruling Fidesz party.

Trump told ABC News that he thought the new person was going to do a good job.