# Gábor Polyák elected chairman of Hungary's Media Council > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungary-media-council-presidential-selection-process > Updated: 2026-09-21T08:18:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The Hungarian Parliament has elected media lawyer Gábor Polyák as the chairman of the Media Council, the regulatory body of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH). Polyák received 132 votes in favor and 52 against, beginning a five-year term. In addition to the chairmanship, Parliament elected several council members. Nominees from opposition parties, such as Tisza and Mi Hazánk, received majority support, whereas nominees from the governing Fidesz and KDNP parties failed to secure enough votes. Throughout the selection process, Polyák advocated for a convergent, independent, and impartial media authority. His stated priorities include managing the challenges of artificial intelligence, regulating the role of influencers, and addressing market distortions caused by state advertising. Legal scholar László Majtényi expressed optimism regarding the appointment, suggesting Polyák’s expertise could facilitate more predictable and rule-based decision-making in sensitive media cases. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Gábor Polyák elected chairman of Hungary's Media Council Gábor Polyák, a media lawyer, has been elected chairman of Hungary's Media Council by Parliament, aiming to ensure regulatory independence and address market distortions. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gbor-polyk-nominated-for-media-council-presidency ### 2026-09-16: Media Council presidential candidates undergo parliamentary hearings Eleven candidates are undergoing parliamentary hearings for the presidency of Hungary's Media Council, focusing on themes of independence, transparency, and professional media regulation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/media-council-presidential-candidates-undergo-parliamentary-hearings --- Cite as: Gábor Polyák elected chairman of Hungary's Media Council. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hungary-media-council-presidential-selection-process