As Peter Magyar prepares to take over as Hungary's new prime minister, one of his first priorities is to dismantle a media system established by his predecessor, Viktor Orban, that served to limit scrutiny and amplify the ruling party's narrative. But experts question whether the new government wants a truly independent press, and what it will take to restore the public's trust.
During its 16 years in power, Orban's government was accused of turning public media into a political instrument, with critics saying it offered little room for opposition voices.
