By Anna Ferrari ( April 10, 2026, 19:17 GMT | Comment) -- Hungarian media group Indamedia’s takeover of Ringier has prompted the first opinion by a new EU media board, using its own-initiative review powers ahead of April 12 elections. The board flagged risks to media pluralism and editorial independence, citing concerns over influence on public opinion and regulatory independence. While non-binding and issued after the deal was closed, the opinion could guide future media deals.Hungarian media group Indamedia’s takeover of Ringier Hungary marks not only the first opinion of the new EU media board, but also its first use of own-initiative powers, issuing an opinion without a request from a member state, against a politically sensitive backdrop....
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