Hungary's Black Screen: A Watershed Moment for Democracy The image of a black screen accompanied by an apology from Hungary's public media outlet M1 will be remembered for years to come.
The apology itself was straightforward: "Public media should not lie. We are sorry for doing it for so long. " This sudden change in direction raises questions about the state of democracy in Hungary.
Unlike other European countries, where public service media has been a cornerstone of democratic governance, Hungary's public media has been used as a tool for propaganda and disinformation.