Improving the Situation of the Media in Hungary
Improving the Situation of the Media in Hungary

Legal and Extra-legal Possibilities

Summary/Abstract: The study analyzes the situation of Hungarian media. It is not focused on the problems of the media, but instead uses them as a point of departure in exploring the options and opportunities available for the European Union to effectively intervene in the Hungarian media situation. The first segment of the article reviews problem areas and regulatory issues that have contributed to the structural distortion of the Hungarian media system. It then proceeds to discuss possible conflicts with EU law and finally explores the legal instruments the European Union could use to take action against the Hungarian government’s media regulation practices. In the second half of the article, current social realities surrounding the consumption and operation of Hungarian media are explored. These might hold out the promise of fostering professional and civic engagement in the media in order to confront these problems.

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