A debate regarding Hungary’s public media took place in Parliament, featuring contributions from former news anchor Balázs Németh. Németh argued against claims of bias leveled against M1, a state-owned television channel. He asserted that M1 did not exhibit bias, but instead actively defended patriotic values and Hungarian interests. This statement occurred during a parliamentary discussion concerning the role and operation of public media within the country. Németh’s comments represent a defense of the current direction and editorial choices of the public broadcaster. The debate highlights ongoing tensions surrounding media independence and the definition of national interests in Hungarian public discourse. His perspective offers a counter-narrative to criticisms of pro-government slant within the media landscape.