International References

2016

InstitutionTitleContribution
ReutersAfter split from ally, Hungary's Orban strives to muster media muscleAfter split from ally, Hungary's Orban strives to muster media muscle
PoliticoOrbán’s media playbook, now coming to PolandOrbán’s media playbook, now coming to Poland
Financial TimesHungarian PM’s media clampdown points to the future for PolandHungarian PM’s media clampdown points to the future for Poland
ReutersInsight - Hungarian media group fuelled with central bank cashHungarian media group fuelled with central bank cash
WyborczaWęgrzy nie kupują bardzo drogiej propagandyWęgrzy nie kupują bardzo drogiej propagandy
Gazeta WyborczaKnebel OrbánaKnebel Orbána
NYTNewspaper Closes in Hungary, and Hungarians See Government’s HandEurope
M&MUutisetUutiset
Európai Unió honlapjaA comparative analysis os media freedom and plurarism in the EU member statescomparative analysis os media freedom and plurarism in the EU member states
AP NEWSHungary: Publisher of suspended opposition newspaper soldHungary: Publisher of suspended opposition newspaper sold
Freie RadiosDer ungarische Kampf gegen kritische Presse - Einstellung NépszabadságDer ungarische Kampf gegen kritische Presse - Einstellung Népszabadság
EJOHin zu einem autoritären Medienregime in UngarnHin zu einem autoritären Medienregime in Ungarn
A2Is the press still free in Hungary?Is the press still free in Hungary?
ReutersOrban allies tighten media grip ahead of Hungary electionOrban allies tighten media grip ahead of Hungary election

2012 – 2015

InstitutionTitleContribution
Freedom HouseNations in Transit - Hungary 2012References to the Mertek Media Monitor's reports, key findings and blogposts
European Audiovisual ObservatoryIRIS e-newsletterGábor Polyák: Amendement of the new Hungarian Media Act
European Audiovisual ObservatoryIRIS e-newsletterGábor Polyák: Major broadcasters launch new channels
ABC News; Pasadena Star News; APHungarian Oppositin Radio Wins Court CaseInterview with Gábor Polyák
Norwegian Helsinki CommitteeReport - Democracy and Human Rights at Stake in HungaryReferences to the Mertek Media Monitor's reports, key findings and blogposts
European Audiovisual ObservatoryIRIS e-newsletterZsófia Lehóczki: Amendment of Hungarian Constitution regarding Political Advertising; Krisztina Nagy: New Amendments to Media Law
Europian Parliament - Tavares ReportComments of Hungarian NGOs on the Draft Report on the situation of fundamental rights: standards and parctices in Hungary and on the Position of the Hungarian GovernmentJoint position letter together with Hungarian Civil Liberties Union and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee
Freedom HouseNations in Transit - Hungary 2013References to the Mertek Media Monitor's reports, key findings and blogposts
Freiberga ReportContribution to the public consultation on the Independent Report from the HLG on Media Freedom and Pluralism 'Freiberga'Contribution from Hungarian NGOs - together with Center for Independent Journalism; Hungarian Civil Liberties Unioin; Hungarian Europe Society; South East European Network for Profesionalization of Media
European CommissionPublic consultation on the independence of the audiovisual regulatory bodiesContribution to the consultation
South East European Media ObservatoryFlash Report: HungaryReferences to the Mertek Media Monitor's reports, key findings and blogposts
European Audiovisual ObservatoryIRIS e-newsletterGábor Polyák: New criteria for nomination and appointment of Media Authority’s President
NDR.de"Weder Frieden, noch normale Verhältnisse"Interview with Gábor Polyák
dw.deWie frei ist die Presse in Ungarn?Interview with Attila Mong
LibérationViktor Orbán, l’épouvantail audiovisuelReferences to the Mertek Media Monitor's reports, key findings and blogpost
European Audiovisual ObservatoryIRIS e-newsletterZsófia Lehóczki: Amendment of Hungarian Constitution regarding Political Advertising
ReutersINSIGHT-How Hungary's government shaped public media to its mouldInterview with Attila Mong
EUObserverNew EU citizens' appeal targets press freedomInterview with Attila Mong
GlobalPostHungary's media struggles for air under OrbanInterview with Attila Mong
SpiegelWahlkampf in Ungarn: Orbáns Clan plündert die StaatskassenInterview with Attila Mong
DeutschlandfunkParlamentswahlen in Ungarn - Frei, aber nicht fairInterview with Attila Mong
The GuardianHungarian media tax threatens press freedom, says newspaper editorInterview with Ágnes Urbán
APHungary advert tax seen threat to press freedomInterview with Ágnes Urbán
Fox NewsProposal for heavy advertising tax in Hungary seen threatening press freedomsInterview with Ágnes Urbán
ABC NewsHungary Advert Tax Seen Threat to Press FreedomInterview with Ágnes Urbán
CNBCHungary advert tax seen threat to press freedomInterview with Ágnes Urbán
Herald SunHungary advert tax plan 'threat to press'Interview with Ágnes Urbán
Daily TelegraphHungary advert tax plan 'threat to press'Interview with Ágnes Urbán
The Wall Street JournalHungary Adopts Tax on Advertising RevenueInterview with Ágnes Urbán
NDRDruck - Feuert "Telekom Ungarn" Journalisten?Interview with Ágnes Urbán
El Diario VascoLa prensa húngara teme ser sofocada por un nuevo impuesto sobre la publicidadInterview with Gábor Polyák
EUObserverIRIS e-newsletterKrisztina Nagy: The new tax on the media and advertising sector
Die ZeitOrbán baut seinen autoritären Staat ausInterview with Ágnes Urbán
The Washington PostHungary Web Tax Reversal Little Consolation to Foreigners: TechInterview with Ágnes Urbán
EUObserverIRIS e-newsletterAgnes Urban: State intervention in the market for commercial television
Council of EuropeReport on Hungary by Nils MuiznieksReference to Soft Censorship Report
SRFKein Abebben der Protestwelle in UngarnInterview with Ágnes Urbán
EUObserverIRIS e-newsletterGábor Polyák: New Amendment to the Media Act
ReutersEstranged from media mogul, Hungary PM seeks new alliesInterview with Gábor Polyák
Freedom HouseNations in Transit - Hungary 2015References to Mertek Media Monitor's reports, key findings and blogposts