Incidents: licensing and closure of outlets in Hungary, outcome sustained
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: Hungary, RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Funding and ownership pressure (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1)
Stage: Pressure (1)
Outcome: Sustained (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Viktor Orban
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2010 | Hungary's parliament gives a government-appointed media council power to fine outlets for unbalanced coverage | Hungary (RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Viktor Orban | Sustained (January 1, 2011) |
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