2011 in Hungary
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Events
- 1 January:
- Hungary assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.[1]
- A new media law enters into force, creating a government-appointed media authority empowered to require registration of all media outlets, levy large fines for perceived imbalance or insults, deny registration for severe violations, and compel disclosure of journalistic sources.[2]
- 13 January: Large public demonstrations take place in Budapest opposing Hungary’s newly enacted media law.[3]
- 18 April: Hungary's Fidesz-led parliament approves a new constitution, emphasizing Christianity, traditional family values, restricting abortion, and limiting court powers.[4]
- 17–21 August: 2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged, Hungary
- 23 September: Hungary establishes diplomatic relations with South Sudan[5]
- 31 December: Parliament adopts a central bank law that alters the appointment rules for vice-presidents, expands the Monetary Council, and enables future consolidation of the central bank with the financial regulator.[6]