Hungary passes law to depoliticize public-service media (euobserver.com)

• New law reforms Hungary's public-service media to ensure independence.
• Oversight bodies include equal opposition and professional representation.
• State advertising system to be overhauled.

"Hungary's parliament approved a law on June 23 significantly reforming public-service media to prevent single-party control. All directors were removed the day after the law took effect on June 26. The law creates oversight bodies with equal government and opposition representation plus three professional seats. State advertising rules are also reformed. Experts warn independent media may face financial strain post-election."