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Annamária Szalai
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Szalai in 2012
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| President of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority | |
| In office 12 October 2010 – 12 April 2013 |
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| Preceded by | László Majtényi (as President of the ORTT) |
| Succeeded by | Monika Karas |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 18 June 1998 – 30 March 2004 |
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| Born | 16 September 1961 Zalaegerszeg, Hungary |
| Died | 12 April 2013 (aged 51) Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | Fidesz (1991–2013) |
| Profession | politician, journalist |
Annamária Szalai (born September 16, 1961 – died April 12, 2013) was an important Hungarian journalist and politician. She was a member of the Hungarian Parliament, representing Zala County, from 1998 to 2004. She was also a member of the Fidesz political party. Later, she led Hungary's main media and communications organization.
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Early Life and Career
Annamária Szalai was born in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. She became a journalist, which means she wrote for newspapers or reported the news. This job helped her understand how media works.
Entering Politics
Szalai joined the Fidesz political party in 1991. This party is one of the major political groups in Hungary. In 1998, she was elected to the National Assembly. This is like the parliament or congress in other countries. As a Member of Parliament (MP), she helped make laws for Hungary. She served in this role until 2004.
Role in Parliament
During her time as an MP, Annamária Szalai worked on different issues. Politicians represent the people who elected them. They bring their ideas and concerns to the government. Szalai's work in parliament prepared her for future leadership roles.
Leading Media Organizations
After leaving parliament in 2004, Annamária Szalai took on a new challenge. She became a member of the National Radio and Television Commission (ORTT). This group was in charge of making sure radio and TV stations followed rules.
President of NMHH
In 2010, Szalai was chosen to lead a new and bigger organization. This was the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH). This authority oversees all kinds of media and communication in Hungary. This includes TV, radio, internet, and phone services.
Importance of NMHH
The NMHH plays a big role in how people get information. It helps make sure that media is fair and follows rules. As its president, Annamária Szalai was responsible for guiding this important work. She held this position until her death in 2013.
Legacy
Annamária Szalai's career showed her dedication to public service. She worked both as a lawmaker and as a leader in media regulation. Her work helped shape how media operates in Hungary.
