National Media and Infocommunications Authority

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The National Media and Infocommunications Authority (Hungarian: Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság) is an independent commission tasked with over-site of media and communication. This includes surveillance and regulation of broadcast stations, television, newspapers, and media service providers. Additionally it can issue and manage a Broadcast license for any radio systems.

It was established in 2010 by the Second Orbán Government.^[2] The Authority is run by a five member media council, with one President and four Members. This council is elected by the National Assembly (Hungary) with a two-thirds majority. The Council serves out a nine year term.^[3]