| Monika Karas | |
| Order: | President of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority |
| Term Start: | 19 August 2013 |
| Term End: | 31 October 2021 |
| Predecessor: | Annamária Szalai |
| Successor: | András Koltay |
| Birth Date: | 1960s |
| Profession: | jurist, journalist |
| Children: | 2 |
Dr. Monika Karas (born 1960s) is a Hungarian journalist and jurist who served as President of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) from 19 August 2013 to 31 October 2021.[1]
Before her appointment, she was known as a defense lawyer for Magyar Nemzet, Lánchíd Rádió and Hír TV, Szárhegy-dűlő-Sárazsadány-Tokajhegyalja Kft. (the company in which Orbán Viktor and his wife had an interest), Árpád Habony, Antal Rogán, Magyar Fórum and Fidesz.[2]
Karas announced her resignation on 15 October 2021, with the effect on 31 October, citing finding new challenges. Media independent of government assessed the decision as a political machination, as the National Assembly with the pro-government two-third majority of Fidesz is able to elect her successor for nine years before the 2022 parliamentary election.[3]