Search: licensing and closure of outlets in Hungary, national level
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Hungary, RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Licensing and closure of outlets (2) Funding and ownership pressure (1)
Stage: Pressure (1) Silence (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (1) Sustained (1)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Viktor Orban
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2021 | Hungary: Klubradio loses its terrestrial broadcast license over its tender application | Hungary (RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Viktor Orban | Upheld by a court (September 1, 2021) |
| 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) |