Source: Financial Times [UK]
“Viktor Orbán’s government is being accused of handing more than €1bn in unlawful subsidies to pro-government media, adding to concerns that state support is being used to bolster the Hungarian leader’s grip on power. Two Hungarian media outlets — Magyar Hang (Hungarian Voice) and a second that has requested anonymity — told the Financial Times they were aiming to lodge a complaint with the European Commission on Monday. They claim advertising revenue was channelled to pro-Orbán newspapers, television stations and online platforms between 2015 and 2023 to ensure support for the ruling party and to crowd out critical journalism.” (04/28/25)