Magyar Közlöny 2026. évi 105. szám
MAGYAR KÖZLÖNY
105. szám
M AG YA R O R S Z ÁG H I VATA LO S L A PJ A
2026. augusztus 3., hétfő
Tartalomjegyzék
1239/2026. (VIII. 3.) Korm. határozat
A magánpiaci hitelezéshez kapcsolódó állami támogatások és garanciák
felülvizsgálatának eredményeképpen szükséges intézkedésekről
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1240/2026. (VIII. 3.) Korm. határozat
Az ENSZ Emberi Jogi Tanács Egyetemes Időszakos Felülvizsgálati Eljárása
(UPR) keretében a UPR Munkacsoport részére benyújtandó
4. magyar nemzeti jelentés jóváhagyásáról
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IX. Határozatok Tára
A Kormány 1239/2026. (VIII. 3.) Korm. határozata
a magánpiaci hitelezéshez kapcsolódó állami támogatások és garanciák felülvizsgálatának
eredményeképpen szükséges intézkedésekről
A Kormány
1. egyetért azzal, hogy a Helyreállítási és Ellenállóképességi Terv forrásainak a magyar gazdaság szolgálatába
állításához szükséges mérföldkövek teljesítése érdekében megvalósuljon a támogatott hitelezés reformja, továbbá
sor kerüljön az állami garanciák – ideértve az MFB Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság
(a továbbiakban: MFB Zrt.) műveleteit fedező állami garanciákat is –, valamint az egyéb állami támogatási
intézkedések felülvizsgálatára;
2. felhívja a gazdasági és energetikai minisztert, hogy – a pénzügyminiszter bevonásával – az 1. pontban foglalt
intézkedések végrehajtása érdekében rendelje el a magánszektor hitelezéséhez kapcsolódó kormányzati
támogatások és garanciák felülvizsgálatát azzal a céllal, hogy jelentősen csökkenjen az állami kockázatmegosztás
szintje, erősödjön a bankok saját hitelkockázat-értékelése, és kedvezőbbé váljanak a garanciafedezeti arányok;
Felelős:
gazdasági és energetikai miniszter
pénzügyminiszter
Határidő:
azonnal
3. felhívja a gazdasági és energetikai minisztert, hogy – a pénzügyminiszter bevonásával –
a)
végezze el az összes állami viszontgarancia amortizációs ütemtervének kormányzati felülvizsgálatát, és
készítsen valamennyi érintett eszközre kiterjedő, éves bontású amortizációs ütemtervet annak érdekében,
hogy a garanciák csökkentése igazodjon az ütemtervhez, és az új garanciák nyújtása korlátozott legyen,
b)
a Kormány képviseletében vezesse az egyeztetést az Európai Bizottsággal, amely az állami garanciák GDP-hez
viszonyított arányának, az uniós tagállami átlagnak, az összehasonlítható garanciaállománynak és a nyomon
követés módszertanának meghatározására irányul; a magyar módszertani álláspontot haladéktalanul
küldje meg a Bizottságnak, és az egyeztetést mielőbb zárja le,
c)
a jelen határozati pont a) alpontja szerinti felülvizsgálat, valamint a jelen határozati pont b) alpontja szerinti
módszertani egyeztetés alapján készítse elő és terjessze a Kormány elé azt a kormányhatározat-tervezetet,
amely kötelezettséget vállal az állami garanciák GDP-hez viszonyított arányának az uniós tagállamok átlagára
történő csökkentésére, eszközönként és évenként csökkenő éves felső határokkal kijelöli a csökkentési
pályát, valamint rögzíti, hogy a felülvizsgálat eredménye szolgál a garanciák csökkentési pályájának alapjául
Magyarország következő középtávú költségvetési-strukturális tervének időtartama alatt;
Felelős:
gazdasági és energetikai miniszter
pénzügyminiszter
Határidő:
az a) alpont tekintetében 2026. augusztus 12.
a b) alpont tekintetében azonnal, illetve 2026. augusztus 7.
a c) alpont tekintetében előterjesztés 2026. augusztus 17.; közzététel 2026. augusztus 31.
4. felhívja a gazdasági és energetikai minisztert, hogy – a pénzügyminiszter bevonásával – készítse elő és terjessze
a Kormány elé a Széchenyi Kártya Folyószámlahitel MAX+, a Széchenyi Turisztikai Kártya MAX+ és a Széchenyi
Likviditási Hitel MAX+ reformjáról szóló kormányrendelet tervezetét, amely valamennyi érintett termék tekintetében
a)
a nettó ügyleti kamatot az alkalmazandó 3 havi BUBOR szintjén határozza meg, és
b)
a kapcsolódó, jelenleg kötelező garanciák igénybevételét opcionálissá teszi;
Felelős:
gazdasági és energetikai miniszter
pénzügyminiszter
Határidő:
a tervezet benyújtására 2026. augusztus 10.; hatálybalépésére legkésőbb 2026. augusztus 31.
5. felhívja a pénzügyminisztert, hogy – a gazdasági és energetikai miniszter bevonásával –
a)
gondoskodjon a Magyarország 2026. évi központi költségvetéséről szóló 2025. évi LXIX. törvény 53. §
(2) bekezdésében, 54. § (2) és (4) bekezdésében, valamint 57. § (6) bekezdésében meghatározott 2026. évi
felső határokat módosító jogi aktus előkészítéséről, kihirdetéséről és legkésőbb 2026. augusztus 31-i
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hatálybalépéséről oly módon, hogy az állami viszontgaranciák összesített 12 800 milliárd forintos felső határa
a felülvizsgálat alapján kalibrált alacsonyabb – 11 200 milliárd forintos – szintre csökkenjen,
b)
a 2027. évi központi költségvetésről szóló törvényjavaslat előkészítése során a 3. pont szerinti felülvizsgálat
eredménye alapján határozza meg az állami garanciák és viszontgaranciák 2027. évi csökkentett felső
határait, és vegye figyelembe a 4. pont szerinti intézkedésekből eredő költségvetési megtakarítást;
Felelős:
pénzügyminiszter
gazdasági és energetikai miniszter
Határidő:
az a) alpont tekintetében 2026. augusztus 31.
a b) alpont tekintetében az államháztartásról szóló 2011. évi CXCV. törvény 22. § (2) bekezdése
szerinti benyújtási határidő
6. felhívja a pénzügyminisztert, hogy – a gazdasági és energetikai miniszter és az MFB Zrt. bevonásával –
a)
készítse el és terjessze a Kormány elé az MFB Zrt. általi hitelnyújtáshoz és az állami kockázatmegosztáshoz
biztosított állami garanciákra – így különösen a tőkekiegyenlítési rendszerre, a kamatkiegyenlítési rendszerre
és az árfolyamfedezeti rendszerre – vonatkozó kormányzati felülvizsgálati jelentést, amely az MFB Zrt.
igazgatóságának szóló ajánlásokat tartalmaz az államháztartás MFB-műveletekkel szembeni közvetlen
kitettségének korlátozására, valamint stratégiát határoz meg a szükségtelen állami garanciák, ideértve
a kamatkiegyenlítési rendszert is, fokozatos megszüntetésére,
b)
a jelen határozati pont a) alpontja szerinti jelentés Kormány általi elfogadását követően nyújtsa be az Európai
Bizottságnak azt a hivatalos levelet, amelyben a Kormány nevében kötelezettséget vállal a jelentésben foglalt
valamennyi ajánlás végrehajtására.
Felelős:
pénzügyminiszter
gazdasági és energetikai miniszter
Határidő:
az a) alpont tekintetében 2026. augusztus 12.
a b) alpont szerinti levél benyújtására 2026. augusztus 21.; végső határidő 2026. augusztus 31.
Magyar Péter s. k.,
miniszterelnök
A Kormány 1240/2026. (VIII. 3.) Korm. határozata
az ENSZ Emberi Jogi Tanács Egyetemes Időszakos Felülvizsgálati Eljárása (UPR) keretében
a UPR Munkacsoport részére benyújtandó 4. magyar nemzeti jelentés jóváhagyásáról
A Kormány
1. jóváhagyja – az 1. és 2. melléklet szerint – az ENSZ Emberi Jogi Tanács Egyetemes Időszakos Felülvizsgálati Eljárása
(a továbbiakban: UPR) keretében a UPR Munkacsoport (a továbbiakban: Munkacsoport) részére benyújtandó
4. magyar nemzeti jelentést és függelékét;
2. felhívja a külügyminisztert, hogy gondoskodjon az 1. pontban meghatározott dokumentumok benyújtásáról
a Munkacsoport Titkárságára;
Felelős:
külügyminiszter
Határidő:
2026. augusztus 3.
3. felhívja a külügyminisztert, hogy jelölje ki a Munkacsoport 53. ülésszakán (2026. november 2–13., Genf) részt vevő
magyar delegáció vezetőjét.
Felelős:
külügyminiszter
Határidő:
2026. október 31.
Magyar Péter s. k.,
miniszterelnök
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1. melléklet az 1240/2026. (VIII. 3.) Korm. határozathoz
Az ENSZ Emberi Jogi Tanács Egyetemes Időszakos Felülvizsgálati Eljárása (UPR) keretében a
UPR Munkacsoport részére benyújtandó 4. magyar nemzeti jelentés és függeléke
GOVERNMENT OF HUNGARY
National report submitted in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to Human Rights
Council resolution 16/21
Table of contents
I.
Methodology and consultation process .......................................................................................... 1
II. New normative and institutional framework since the previous UPR ........................................... 1
III.
Scope of international obligations, cooperation with human rights mechanisms ....................... 2
IV.
Voluntary commitments, pledges ............................................................................................... 3
V. Implementation of the 2021 UPR recommendations ..................................................................... 3
A. Human rights infrastructure including national human rights institutions .............................. 3
B. Hate speech, hate crime, anti-discrimination .......................................................................... 4
C. Freedom of expression, media ................................................................................................ 5
D. Independence of the judiciary ................................................................................................. 5
E. Civil society............................................................................................................................. 7
F. Women, equality between women and men............................................................................ 8
G. Family policy......................................................................................................................... 12
H. Children, education ............................................................................................................... 13
I.
Academic freedom, youth policy .......................................................................................... 16
J.
Persons with disabilities ........................................................................................................ 17
K. LGBTI-persons...................................................................................................................... 19
L. Protection of minorities ......................................................................................................... 19
M.
Racism, issues affecting the Roma community ................................................................. 20
N. Human trafficking ................................................................................................................. 22
Annex
-
Information on the country visits of and on the communication with mandate holders of
international human rights organisations
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I.
Methodology and consultation process
1.
On 12 April 2026, parliamentary elections took place in Hungary, as a result of
which, the newly elected Parliament held its inaugural sitting on 9 May 2026, and a new
Government was formed on 12 May 2026. Due to the domestic political timetable, the
current national report covers only the measures taken during the previous government’s
term, which, overall, represent very limited progress toward fulfilling the recommendations.
Information on the current Government’s evaluation of the contents of the report and on the
relevant legislative amendments and policy measures initiated since May 2026 will be
presented at the consideration of the report, scheduled for November 2026.
2.
The 4th National Report of Hungary to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Working Group of the Human Rights Council (HRC) was compiled on the basis of the
General Guidelines adopted by the HRC and was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and approved by the Government. It contains information on the implementation of
the recommendations based on the detailed information provided by the line ministries and
relevant national authorities until May 2026.
3.
The previous Government of Hungary failed to conduct consultations with civil
society organizations regarding the current national report.
II.
New normative and institutional framework since the previous UPR
Normative framework
4.
Since 2021, the Fundamental Law has been amended on six occasions.
Institutional framework
5.
From January 2025, the minimum age for appointment as a judge is 35 years. The
new regulation does not apply to judges who had already been appointed at the time
of/before the entry into force of the Fourteenth Amendment, nor to judges appointed on the
basis of applications published before the amendment entered into force. The service
relationship of judges may remain in force until reaching the general retirement age, or – in
cases specified by cardinal act – until the judge reaches the age of seventy.
6.
Regarding the election procedure of the Prosecutor General, from January 2025, the
phrase “from among prosecutors” was removed from the text of the relevant provision of
the Fundamental Law.
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7.
With the exception of the Prosecutor General, the service relationship of prosecutors
may remain in force until the prosecutor reaches the age of seventy. This provision entered
into force in January 2026.
III.
Scope of international obligations, cooperation with human rights
mechanisms
8.
Hungary is fully committed to ensuring the implementation of its international
obligations through its national legal system. Hungary’s constitution, the Fundamental Law
stipulates that national law is in conformity with, and shall accept the generally recognized
rules of international law. Other sources of international law shall become part of the
Hungarian legal system by promulgation into domestic legal regulations. The promulgated
international treaties imposing human rights obligations are part of the national law and
directly applicable by the courts. Each law or regulation is examined before adoption or
modification to ensure its conformity with international commitments of Hungary. The
Hungarian Constitutional Court has an autonomous competence to examine whether legal
regulations are in compliance with the provisions of an international treaty and to rule on
the consequences of non-compliance (e.g. annulment of the conflicting domestic law).
Hungary is State Party to the majority of international and European human rights
conventions and most of their protocols.
9.
Hungary hosts regional representations and Global Shared Services Centres of a
number of UN specialized agencies and international humanitarian organizations active in
the promotion and protection of human rights, such as UNHCR, ILO, FAO, UNICEF,
WHO, WFP and IFRC. By providing locations and facilities to these organizations Hungary
contributes significantly to their cost-efficient, thus more effective functioning.
10.
Hungary submitted its combined 26th and 27th periodical report to the International
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in 2022 and
is in the process of preparing its 7th periodic report.
11.
Hungary fully cooperates with the Council’s Special Procedures and honouring its
pledge, upholds its standing invitation for mandate holders of human rights special
procedures issued in 2001. Since the last UPR, Hungary received three mandate holders,
and responded to all allegation letters and other communications. (See list in Annex).
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12.
Since 2021, Hungary has tripled its voluntary financial contribution to the Office of
the High Commissioner – earmarked to the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Minority
Issues –, increasing it from 10.000 EUR to 30.000 EUR per year. (128.37)
IV.
Voluntary commitments, pledges
13.
Hungary pledges to:
pursue an active role in the Human Rights Council, in particular by promoting the
rights of national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities; freedom of religion
or belief;
upholde its standing invitation to the special procedures.
V.
Implementation of the 2021 UPR recommendations
14.
During its second UPR in November 2021, Hungary received 267
recommendations, out of which it accepted (fully or partially) 131 and noted 136. (See
A/HRC/49/8, A/HRC/49/8/Add.1.)
Having regard to the strict word limit, the current report is concise and clustered into 15
topics. For the ease of reference, please find the number of the relevant 2021
recommendation in brackets throughout the text.
A. Human rights infrastructure including national human rights institutions
15.
The Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights has its own budget
chapter, which is determined annually taking into account the Office’s tasks. Its budget
increased from 2,134 billion HUF in 2021 to 3,369 billion HUF in 2026. The activities of
the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights include responsibilities related to equal
treatment, within which administrative authority procedures may be conducted and
sanctions imposed. (128.35, 128.38, 128.39, 128.98)
16.
The Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) monitors the implementation of the
fully or partially accepted recommendations of the United Nation Human Rights Council’s
Universal Periodic Review Working Group; reviews and monitors the enforcement of
human rights conventions and agreements – of which Hungary is a signing party – adopted
in the framework of the UN, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, and the obligations arising
from Hungary’s EU membership; makes proposals to the Government and the relevant
central state administrative bodies on regulations and operations for broader enforcement of
human rights in terms of legislation and law enforcement and monitors their
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implementation. The HRWG-established Human Rights Roundtable currently has 76 civil
society organizations as members, and another 40 civil society organizations participate in
the eight thematic working group’s meetings with the right to consult. (128.32, 128.40)
B. Hate speech, hate crime, anti-discrimination
17.
The National Police prepared educational materials for its criminal investigation
and law enforcement personnel, which were made mandatory for all police personnel. The
curriculum consists of four modules: hate crimes, indicators of discrimination, victims and
intersectionality, and law enforcement duties. The Handling Hate Crimes – A Practical
Handbook which was specifically prepared for police officers to implement ORFK Directive
No. 30/2019 (issued to ensure the uniform implementation of police activities related to hate
crimes) and the a collection of informational publications titled “Counter-Hate: Support for
Victims of Hate Crimes through a Victim-Centred and Intersectional Approach” were
published in cooperation with civil society organizations, the National Police’s specialized
unit, and the Deputy Commissioner for Human rights, respectively. (128.41, 128.53, 128.55,
128.61, 128.62, 128.63, 128.66, 128.68, 128.71, 128.73, 128.74, 128.76, 128.79, 128.82,
128.88, 128.89, 128.92, 128.97, 128.100, 128.259, 128.267)
18.
With effect from March 2025, Section 332 of the Criminal Code was supplemented
with a new paragraph (2), which provides that, within the framework of incitement against
a community, it is punishable if a person who, in front of a large audience, incites to violence
or hatred against a national, ethnic, racial or religious group or a member of such a group by
denying or questioning the occurrence of an act; trivialising or seeking to justify crimes
against humanity or war crimes that was committed against that national, ethnic, racial or
religious group.
19.
As of January 2025, the Criminal Code also criminalizes online aggression.
20.
Criminal offences motivated by racism always qualify as an offence with
malevolent motivation or purpose; therefore, imposing more severe punishment is possible.
The Hungarian media law expressly prohibits publishing press and media content that incites
hatred. (128.41, 128.80, 128.81, 128.89, 128.92, 128.100)
Religious intolerance, antisemitism
21.
Hungary organizes annual inter-religious conferences, which in the past were
attended by representatives of Jewish and Christian churches, as well as Muslim and Hindu
religious leaders from across the country. Interreligious dialogue was also a top priority for
the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2024. (128.59, 128.80)
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22.
In June 2024 Hungary adopted its National Strategy against Antisemitism. The
Strategy serves as a framework; placing particular emphasis on the principle of zero
tolerance towards antisemitism and on promoting the domestic application of the
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism. It
outlines concrete measures in the fields of security, education, and awareness raising.
(128.44, 128.251)
C. Freedom of expression, media
23.
As of June 2023, an amendment to the Criminal Code introduced decriminalization
with regard to offenses committed through press products or media services. The Criminal
Code now defines as a reason for excluding liability to punishment the situation if a person
commits the act specified in defamation or insult in the context of the free discussion of
public affairs in a press product or media service, that person’s act shall not be punishable
as defamation, provided that their act is not aimed at the obvious and seriously derogatory
denial of the human dignity of the aggrieved party. (128.31, 128.118, 128.132)
D. Independence of the judiciary
24.
Act X of 2023 amending, certain Acts governing justice (Act X of 2023) was
adopted, covering four areas. First, Act X of 2023 strengthened the role and powers of the
National Judicial Council (OBT) in order to balance the powers of the President of the
National Judicial Office (OBH) and granted the OBT legal personality. Another key focus
of the amendments concerned the functioning of the Supreme Court (Curia); strengthening
the role of judicial bodies – including the OBT – in the area of administrative decisions;
increasing the transparency of the case allocation system and expanding the requirements
for the President of the Curia; as well as the safeguards surrounding their decisions. Third,
the amendment removed from the legal system the possibility for public authorities to
challenge final decisions before the Constitutional Court. The fourth set of amendments
removed the obstacles before Hungarian judges to submit requests for preliminary rulings
to the Court of Justice of the European Union. (128.107, 128.108, 128.109, 128.110,
128.111, 128.113, 128.114, 128.115, 128.116, 128.117)
25.
Act X of 2023 stipulates that, in the case of the Curia, the case assignment plan shall
be determined by the president of the court in accordance with the consent of the judicial
council and the college; and it further specifies the criteria that must be applied with regard
to case allocation in the Curia. Act X of 2023 stipulates that, in the case of the Curia,
deviations from the case allocation order are permitted only for specific reasons set forth in
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law; however, even in the event of such a deviation, the criteria governing case allocation
must be upheld. The Curia’s case allocation system logs the entire case allocation process
for each case, which the Curia publishes on its website. (128.110)
26.
Act X of 2023 amended Section 114(1) of Act CLXI of 2011 on the Organization
and Administration of the Courts as follows: before July 2026 the president of the Curia was
to be elected by the two-third majority of the Parliament in accordance with Article 26(3) of
the Fundamental Law from among the judges for nine years, who served at least five years
as a judge and served at least two years as a judge in the Curia, and has the necessary
independence, credibility, impartiality and integrity for holding the office of president of the
Curia. The president of the Curia may not be re-elected. Under the new government term,
Amendment 17 to the Fundamental Law limits the term of office of the president of the
Supreme Court and the president of the National Judicial Office to six years.
27.
Act X of 2023 also changed rules governing the appointment of the Vice-Presidents
of the Curia. As a result, the criteria applicable to the President of the Curia will now also
apply to the Vice-Presidents, furthermore, they may not be a relative of the President of the
Curia. According to an additional requirement, the President of the OBH must be a judge
who held the office of court executive for at least two years, and has the necessary
independence, credibility, impartiality and integrity for holding the office of President of
OBH. The requirement to have held the office of court executive for at least two years, as
well as the requirements of independence, credibility, impartiality and integrity have also
been established for the Vice-President of the OBH.
28.
As per Act X of 2023, in the case of the Presidents of the Curia and the OBH, the
President of the Republic may only nominate a person whom the OBT has determined to
possess the necessary independence, credibility, impartiality and integrity to hold the office.
The above is also a prerequisite for being appointed as Vice-Presidents of the Curia or the
OBH.
29.
In accordance with Act CLXII of 2011 on the Legal Status and Remuneration of
Judges (Bjt.), a judge’s service relationship begins upon appointment. The judge is
appointed by the President of the Republic. Act LXXIV of 2024 on the Establishment of
Hungary’s 2025 Central Budget amended Section 4(1) of Bjt., raising the minimum age of
a judge’s appointment from thirty to thirty-five years and stipulating that a condition for
judicial appointment – in addition to maintaining the previously required one year
experience as a court secretary, a deputy prosecutor, attorney at law, notary public or legal
counsel, as a government official, or as a public official at a central administrative body in
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an administrative position etc. – is to have at least two years of experience in the practice of
law outside the court. (128.109, 128.112)
30.
Act X of 2023 introduced a number of provisions aimed at expanding the OBT’s
competences including in relation to the duties of the President of the OBH. The OBT
oversees the central administrative activities of the President of the OBH and, when
necessary, issues notifications to the President of the OBH and provides opinions on
regulations and recommendations issued by the President of the OBH. The OBT exercises
a right of consent, among other things, with respect to the decision of the President of the
OBH regarding the determination of the necessary number of judges and court employees.
The OBT publishes its opinion annually on the practices of the OBH and the President of
the Curia regarding the evaluation of applications for judicial and court leadership positions.
The OBT also exercises its right of consent in connection with numerous decisions made by
the Presidents of the OBH and the Curia; such as the decision to declaring ineffective a call
for applications for the position of a judge if at least one applicant who met the eligibility
requirements, submitted a valid application, and was included in the judicial council’s
ranking list participated in the application process. Since 2023 an important function of the
OBT is that it may make proposals for legislation concerning the courts to the body
authorized to initiate legislation, and to provide opinions on draft legislation affecting the
judicial system, with the exception of local government decrees. (128.110, 128.111,
128.113, 128.114)
E. Civil society
31.
Regarding the public consultation with NGOs, Act CXXXI of 2010 on public
participation mandates a minimum 8-day deadline for public opinions and a subsequent 5-
day waiting period before submission or promulgation. Since 2022, if the government audit
body reveals that an omission has occurred in relation to the consultation process, it shall
impose a fine, primarily with respect to the ministry headed by the minister responsible for
the preparation of the legislation. Institutional cooperation is further supported by
independent consultative bodies. (128.27, 128.28, 128.29)
32.
The Fundamental Law includes the right of association (including the free
establishment and operation of CSOs) and the right to freedom of assembly. Act CLXXV of
2011 on the Right of Association, Public Benefit Status, and the Operation and Support of
Civil Society Organizations defines the basic framework for CSOs, ensuring organizational
autonomy and operational freedom. Transparency and accountability are ensured by Act
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CLXXV of 2011, Government Decree 5/2012 (II. 16.) On the National Cooperation Fund,
and Act C of 2000 on Accounting. (128.23, 128.25, 128.118, 128.132, 128.135)
33.
Current regulations (e.g. Act LIII of 2017 on Anti-Money Laundering) aim to
ensure transparency and prevent financial abuse, rather than restricting cross-border activities
and to ensure the integrity of public life and the transparency of financing. (128.26)
F. Women, equality between women and men
Women in political and public life
34.
For the purpose of transposing Directive (EU) 2022/2381 on improving gender
balance among directors of listed companies and related measures a draft law was submitted
to the National Assembly on 29 October 2024 (No. T/9721).
35.
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), women
accounted for 40% of leaders in Hungary in 2024. (66,1% in the public service sector; 62,7%
of employees in the judiciary and 77,8% within the courts; 31,6% in entrepreneurial
businesses; 55,2% in the non-profit sector.)
36.
Hungary’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Strategy (2021–2030)
defines gender equality in the RDI system as a horizontal objective and it highlights the need
to increase the proportion of female applicants in STEM education and related RDI projects
through career orientation. In 2023, 14469 people were reached through awareness-raising
career orientation lectures and workshops on women in STEM professions. Awareness-
raising campaigns are also aimed at informing researchers and potential researchers about
part-time work, teleworking opportunities and available benefits to support labour market
reintegration after childbirth. (128.192, 128.193, 128.194, 128.196, 128.198, 128.199,
128.208)
Gender equality
37.
The implementation of the Strengthening the Role of Women in the Family and
Society (2021–2030) Action Plan is ongoing. Since 2021, biennial implementation plans
have been prepared, containing specific measures. In 2024, Government Decision No.
393/2024 (XII.12.) promulgated the Implementation Plan for the years 2025–2026.
Instruction No. 7/2020 (II. 28.) of the Ministry of Human Resources established a cross-
sectoral working group responsible for the implementation of the Action Plan which has
ongoing tasks until 2030, including monitoring the status of current measures, with
particular regard to predefined indicators and implementation plans; assessing the
effectiveness of programmes through interim evaluations; and to informing members,
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consulting them, and discussing their proposals. (128.172, 128.175, 128.177, 128.181,
128.187, 128.188, 128.189, 128.190, 128.191, 128.195, 128.197)
Violence against women and domestic violence
38.
Support services for victims of domestic violence are provided by both the general
victim support system, which serves all victims of crime (including Victim Support Centres
and Victim Support Points), and through a specialized service network specifically geared
towards supporting victims of domestic violence. Nationwide, 20 regional Victim Support
Services and 20 Victim Support Centres operate, providing immediate assistance and
information on victims’ rights. Victim Support Centres offer personalised practical,
emotional and psychological assistance, legal advice, interpretation and translation services
tailored to the needs of victims. As of March 2026, 7 Victim Support Points are in operation
across the country. (128.180)
39.
The Ministry of Justice has supported campaigns aimed at raising awareness about
the unacceptability of domestic violence, encouraging victims to seek help and providing
them with the necessary information to do so. One of these campaigns led to the creation of
an information website. The topic of victim support is also actively present on social media
platforms. (128.212)
40.
Currently 20 crisis centres, 8 secret shelters, 20 transitional housing services and 7
regional crisis prevention clinics assist victims of domestic violence in a dedicated manner.
The National Crisis Management and Information Telephone Service, which can be called
free of charge, 0–24 hours a day, provides information and counselling for victims of
domestic violence and human trafficking, and in crisis situations initiates their placement in
crisis centres, secret shelters or protected accommodations. The annual support of the care
system increased; in 2023 the amount was 702,5 million HUF, and in 2025, the Government
provided 938 million HUF for the care system supporting victims of domestic violence.
From September 2023, the operation of the care system has been supported by a separate
methodological organization. In 2025, the professional guidelines determining the operation
of the institutions of the care system were expanded and received legal references. (128.180,
128.206, 128.208)
41.
From July 2025, crisis centres and secret shelters themselves may also initiate the
imposition of preventive restraining orders at the court with regards to the victims
accommodated by them. (128.214)
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42.
In 2023, Hungary joined the European Union initiative aimed at establishing a
European-level helpline number providing assistance to victims of violence against women,
and also participates in the work of the EU network dealing with the prevention of gender-
based and domestic violence. (128.209, 128.219)
43.
In 2022, a nationwide representative survey on domestic violence was carried out,
with the aim of exploring the extent of involvement, examining attitudes related to domestic
violence, analysing the different forms of manifestation of domestic violence, assessing risk
factors, and uncovering mechanisms through which cases come to light. The results of the
research support the tasks of the National Victim Support Coordination Mechanism
established in 2023. (128.216)
44.
Between January 2024 and January 2025 a nationwide review was conducted on the
handling of reports and criminal proceedings related to domestic violence by the police,
covering 31139 cases. Based on the findings, measures were taken to establish a network of
specialized investigators and strengthen regional criminal investigation coordination in
order to reduce the number of unsolved cases, ensure uniform, professional, and lawful
procedures, and an Action Plan was issued. In 2025 a training session was held for heads of
units of regional and local law enforcement bodies, focusing specifically on the dynamics
of domestic violence, distinguishing between aggression and abuse, and the basic principles
of communication and psychology, with particular emphasis on supporting and respecting
victims. (128.208, 128.209, 128.211, 128.212, 128.214, 128.215, 128.216, 128.217,
128.219, 128.220)
45.
With effect from July 2024, of Act CCXL of 2013 on the enforcement of penalties,
measures, certain coercive measures and infraction confinement (Sentence Enforcement
Act) was supplemented with a new victim protection provision. The new provision allows
the victim, in addition to receiving notification, to make a statement expressing their position
regarding the conditional release of a person convicted of a violent criminal offence against
a person. The victim is given the opportunity to request a restraining order against the
convicted person, which may also be extended to the victim’s relatives.
46.
The amendment to Act XC of 2017 on Criminal Procedure (CPC), which entered
into force in March 2025, established the legal institution of protection against arbitrary
contact and amended the statutory definition of the criminal offence of harassment by
supplementing it with a new basic case. Accordingly, a person who while being subject to a
criminal proceeding conducted against them, contacts the aggrieved party for the purpose of
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violates the rules of behaviour of a restraining order issued against them, shall be punished
by imprisonment for up to one year, unless a criminal offence of greater gravity is
established.
47.
With effect from August 2025, a legal prohibition was introduced on contacting or
meeting the victim even after the offender has been released from imprisonment. To this
end, Act LXXII of 2009 on restraining orders applicable due to violence between relatives,
the Criminal Code, the CPC, and the Sentence Enforcement Act were amended.
48.
Act LXXII of 2009 was supplemented with a new type of restraining order
(preventive restraining order) that may be imposed on convicted persons and the scope of
which extends to the period after the completion of the term of imprisonment. Its violation
may constitute a criminal offence.
49.
As per the amended Sentence Enforcement Act, accessibility of the victim’s
statement can be restricted during the assessment of the convicted person’s eligibility for
release on parole; the victim’s right to be informed is broadened, and their ability to
intervene is expanded in accordance with their needs.
50.
With effect from July 2025, the Act LXXII of 2009 was further amended.
Accordingly, the police is required to send the restraining order decision to the victim
support centre as well.
51.
In 2021, a state victim support system based on direct access to victims was
introduced.
52.
In 2021 the means test was abolished, so that victims of intentional violent crimes
against person can access all victim support services and assistance regardless of their
financial situation. In 2021 the deadlines for claiming state compensation and for applying
for immediate financial assistance were extended, from three months to one year and five to
eight days, respectively.
53.
Since 2024, translation and interpretation assistance has been introduced as part of
the service “facilitating the enforcement of interests”, thus the victim support service may
provide interpretation or translation to victims who do not speak Hungarian or who require
sign language interpretation. Following a legislative amendment adopted in 2023,
Hungarian victim support legislation has explicitly included the provision that emotional
support services may also involve the assistance of a psychologist to help resolve crises.
(128.94, 128.178, 128.210, 128.213, 128.216, 128.217, 128.218)
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Women, peace and security
54.
Hungary is committed to finalizing and adopting a National Action Plan (NAP) on
Women, Peace and Security (WPS) based on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000)
and related resolutions, and has continued efforts to this end. A draft NAP covering the
period 2024–2028 has been prepared by the Ministry of Defence, with contributions from
the Hungarian Defence Forces, and is in the final stage of preparation prior to the
interministerial consultation procedure. (128.200, 128.201, 128.202, 128.203, 128.204,
128.205)
Employment of women, gender pay gap
55.
Between 2021 and 2025, the gender pay gap continued to narrow, albeit only
slightly. The difference between the net average earnings of full-time employed men and
women was 15,1% in 2021 and 13% in 2025. To further reduce the gap, measures were
introduced between 2021 and 2025, including wage increases in the public service sectors,
particularly in areas with a high proportion of women, such as education and healthcare; tax
allowances and -exemptions for women with children, which reduced the 2025 net gender
pay gap by 0,4 percentage points compared with the gross gap; and steps to incorporate the
EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law, including the creation of a working group
to prepare transposition proposals. (128.144, 128.177, 128.182, 128.183, 128.184, 128.185,
128.186, 128.206)
56.
Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code was amended in 2022. The employer may not
terminate the employment relationship by notice during the period of paternity leave,
parental leave or carer worktime allowance. (128.174, 128.182, 128.185)
57.
According to recent data from the KSH the employment rate of women rose in
Hungary between 2010 and 2024, particularly among women aged 25-49, where it increased
from 74,2% to 85%. Among mothers with three or more children employment rose from
48,8% to 70,8%. (128.206)
G. Family policy
58.
The Family Housing Subsidy was a non-refundable state subsidy from 2015 to 2023
for families raising at least one child or undertaking to raise at least one child when buying
a new or pre-owned house or flat or enlarging their existing home. In 2024 a new housing
programme, the Family Housing Subsidy Plus was launched with a subsidized loan scheme
available to married couples who are planning to have a child.
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59.
The amount of family tax benefit doubled in 2025. From January 2023, mothers
who give birth to their child before the age of 30 are completely exempt from paying
personal income tax until they turn 30. From October 2025, mothers raising or having raised
three children – regardless of their age – have become eligible for income tax exemption.
Personal income tax exemption for mothers with two children is to be introduced gradually
from 2026 to 2029.
60.
As of July 2021, the amount of the infant care benefit increased from 70% to 100%
of the eligible gross earnings. From July 2025, the infant care benefit, the child care benefit,
and the adoption benefit have become exempt from personal income tax. From July 2025,
mothers may choose to take up employment after the third month following the birth of their
child while also retaining 70% of the infant care benefit. (128.176, 128.227, 128.228)
H. Children, education
61.
Hungary is a party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and is committed
to its full implementation. (128.8, 128.22, 128.234, 128.235)
Violence against children
62.
Since July 2024, new and more stringent employment requirements have been
introduced for managers, professionals, and applicants in child protection institutions and
correctional facilities for juveniles. They are required to undergo psychological fitness
assessments in accordance with a professional protocol approved by the Minister of Interior,
while a further condition of suitability is the requirement of a lifestyle of integrity. (128.222,
128.224)
63.
Since 2025, the child protection law stipulates that a child placed in a crisis centre
or a secret shelter is considered to be severely at risk; for the duration of the crisis care, the
competent guardianship authority regulates contact in order to protect the child, and as a
general rule suspends it for a fixed period of time. If, nevertheless, maintaining contact with
the abusive parent is in the child’s best interest, it may be permitted only in the form of
supervised contact, at most online. (128.214)
64.
From 2023, if the age of a victim cannot be determined with certainty, but there is
reason to believe that the victim has not yet reached the age of eighteen, then under victim
support legislation, the victim must be treated as a child. (128.216)
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Education
65.
The budget for public education – primarily due to the increase in teachers’ salaries
– rose by 400 billion HUF from 2023 to 2024, by 400 billion HUF from 2024 to 2025, and
is set to grow by 173 billion HUF from 2025 to 2026. (128.147)
66.
Since the 2020 revision of the National Core Curriculum, the issue of human rights
received a greater emphasis, and civic knowledge became an independent subject with its
own framework curriculum and textbooks and human rights should permeate the curricula
of all subjects as a cross-cutting theme. (128.152)
67.
A working group specialized in the field of public education of children undergoing
long-term medical treatment was established in 2019, and it prepared a professional
guideline for teachers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. The guideline was
published by the Educational Authority in 2022, and its application is mandatory for public
education institutions. (128.153)
68.
Act XCII of 2023 on anti-discrimination measures applicable in the field of public
education entered into force on 1 January 2024. As a result, the amount of yearly state budget
of schools that does not take an appropriate share in the education of socio-economically
disadvantaged students, shall be reduced by 10% from 2026 and subsequent years. (128.154)
69.
Since 2021, an additional 1028 kindergarten places have been created.
70.
The Educational Authority develops new online and offline teaching tools every
year, some of which specifically target students with special educational needs.
Comprehensive programmes and projects are being implemented that integrate all areas of
education into a unified framework (e.g. broadband internet access and Wi-fi network
development; freely accessible digital learning materials on the National Public Education
Portal), and practice-oriented in-service teacher training. (128.159)
71.
The number of nursery care places increased in recent years. The proportion of
children under the age 3 not having access to any form of nursery care in their place of
residence is gradually decreasing, from 20% in 2021, to 12,5% in 2025.
72.
In the 2021-2027 period the following are prioritized via EU and domestic funds:
creation of new nursery care places; support for the training of nursery care professionals
through grants; support for the employment of parents through targeted subsidy for nursery
fees; provision of workplace nurseries. Via EU funds, capacity development funding
opportunities were opened to municipal providers and to non-state and church maintainers,
thereby contributing to the expansion of service availability. Since 2022 the number of
places providing nursery care has increased from 55000 to 71000; more than 700 new
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nursery institutions and services have been established; nursery care has been established in
more than 300 settlements where it did not operate before; and the average salary of early
childhood educators has increased by nearly 50%.
73.
Non-reimbursable support for the personal fee of nursery care and other daycare
services is available with 13,25 billion HUF to parents if they return to the labour market.
74.
Ministerial Decree 63/2021 (XII. 29.) on the training and outcome requirements for
certain specialisations in the field of teacher training contains the training and outcome
requirements for the bachelor's degree in infant and early childhood education.
Specialization options include child protection and the education of children with special
needs. To obtain a national minority infant and early childhood educator specialization, the
Roma training orientation is also an option. (128.157, 128.174)
Education of Roma children
75.
Hungary is committed to eliminating all forms of segregation and discrimination in
public education. No ethnic-based data collection is conducted regarding student
performance.
76.
The implementation of the EU’s public education strategy for 2021–2030 is
supported inter alia by an early warning and pedagogical support system aimed at preventing
drop-out. This system identifies at-risk students and institutions and provides them with
tailored support, complemented by targeted professional assistance to the most affected
schools. (128.162, 128.167, 128.169,)
77.
A consortium of the Educational Authority and the Klebelsberg Centre provides
methodological support to approximately 700 underperforming or segregated institutions
through teacher training, student development programmes, and improvements in
professional and material conditions. A dedicated project includes the expansion of
pedagogical development systems, situation analyses, action plans, and the provision of
support services for students and teachers. (128.160, 128.163, 128.164, 128.165)
78.
Equal opportunity programmes introduced in 2023 aimed to cover early childhood
and school education. At kindergarten-level, the Equal Opportunity Kindergarten
Framework and the Kindergarten Development Programme apply; at school-level, the
Pedagogical System Supporting Drop-out Prevention, the Pedagogical System of
Integration, and the Complex Basic Programme provide a unified methodological
framework for compensating disadvantages, promoting inclusive teaching methods and
strengthening cooperation with families. Targeted support programmes include the Roma
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Nationality Study Scholarship, the Arany János Programmes which support disadvantaged
students in finishing secondary school, entering tertiary education or the labor market, and
the “For the Road” Scholarship Programme which provide financial, mentoring and
pedagogical support to help disadvantaged students progress and prevent drop-out from
primary school through to higher education. (128.166)
I. Academic freedom, youth policy
Academic freedom
79.
Since 2019 the Hungarian research network have been institutionally altered several
times. Act XCI. 2024. on HUN-REN, the Hungarian Research Network stipulates that HUN-
REN pursues its scientific research and innovation activities in research institutions, in
accordance with the principle of scientific freedom.
80.
The Science Ethics Code of Conduct of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences was
endorsed by the General Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in its decision
22/2024 (V. 29.). The Code contains the fundamental moral and ethical principles of
scientific research with consideration of academic freedom. Hungary has committed itself
to actively participate in the 6th action of the European Research Area, the aim of which is
to develop a common policy approach to protect the freedom of science, in accordance with
the Bonn Declaration adopted in 2020. (128.133, 128.134, 128.135, 128.136)
81.
The Ministerial Communication “Training and outcome requirements for higher
education vocational training, bachelor's and master's programmes applicable from the
2025/26 academic year” mandated the integration of anti-corruption knowledge into higher
education curricula. In 2025, higher education institutions implemented the required
curriculum developments. (128.134)
Youth policy
82.
The Children and Youth National Fund legally defined objective is to provide
support for programmes that promote the social inclusion and advancement of young people.
In 2025, nearly 1 billion HUF in grant funding was made available.
83.
Following the 2009–2024 National Youth Strategy, preparation for a new youth
policy document is underway.
84.
In November 2025, a total of 20 county-level student parliaments were organized
by the Education Authority.
85.
In late 2025, the Hungarian UN Youth Delegate Program, coordinated by the Youth
Department, launched the “50 Hours for Others” platform, an interactive interface that
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allows young people to find suitable opportunities for their 50 hours of mandatory
community service.
86.
Policies that have been adopted to further improve the employment rate include the
Youth Guarantee Plus Programme, which aims to improve employment among the younger
generations, and the Jobseekers Older than 30 Programme for people older than 30 years of
age. (128.145)
J. Persons with disabilities
87.
The
National
Disability
Programme
(NDP)
sets
out
comprehensive
recommendations, goals and directions covering all areas of life. These include promoting
the development of support mechanisms that substantially contribute to relieving the burden
on relatives caring for persons with disabilities or severely ill; developing and implementing
targeted educational programmes on sexual and reproductive health for women and girls
with disabilities; reviewing the guardianship system and regulations; supporting supported
decision-making, and providing training for all stakeholders; developing and refining
services tailored to the individual needs of persons with disabilities (home support services,
personal assistance, basic rehabilitation); developing a rental scheme with favourable terms
that addresses the needs of persons with disabilities facing housing difficulties, and
implementing the project. (128.234, 128.235, 128.236)
88.
Commitments of the NDP 2015–2025 were implemented through action plans
covering the entire life course of those affected, and included complex, multidisciplinary
intervention strategies and measures. The new NDP (2026–2036) aims to define the policy
directions and identify the key areas of cross-sectoral and non-governmental cooperation.
(128.232)
89.
The Action Plan pursuant to Government Resolution No. 1186/2024 (VI. 28.)
remains in effect until 30th of September, 2026. It specifically states that it is necessary to
strengthen the social acceptance of the adoption of children with disabilities or
developmental differences. To this end, the Action Plan identifies as a specific task the
provision of directly accessible support services that serve to prepare and support
professionals, and parents considering adoption. (128.235)
90.
In September 2024 the State Secretariat for Disability Affairs was established.
91.
The Disability Coordination Committee established by Government Resolution No.
1185/2024 (VI. 28.) performs advisory, consultative, and opinion-forming activities,
supports the implementation of Act XCII of 2007 on the promulgation of the Convention on
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the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto, performs the tasks
of the government coordination mechanism pursuant to the CRPD Convention, participates
in the preparation of the NDP; operates a civil society and government working group; and
includes a designated permanent quest delegated by the Commissioner for Fundamental
Rights. (128.232)
92.
Between 2010 and 2025, the number of special education teachers doubled from
5700 to 11880. Pedagogical assistance activities are carried out at more than 300 service
locations to ensure comprehensive coverage. Between 2014 and 2025, the number of
individuals receiving pedagogical assistance services increased from 402000 to 624000,
while the number of professionals providing these services rose from 5300 to 6471.
93.
Currently, 82% of educational institutions provide care for children and students
with special educational needs. More than 70% of students with special educational needs
were enrolled in inclusive education by 2025/2026 school year. One of the NDP’s key
objectives is to preserve and develop the results achieved through the cross-sectoral
development of early childhood intervention, developing networks of itinerant special
education teachers and itinerant conductors, increasing the number of teachers, instructors,
and professionals with disability-specific knowledge, and expanding the capacity of
institutions serving students with special educational needs, educational support services,
and expert committees. (128.156, 128.230)
94.
Education of students with special educational needs is guided by specific
educational directives. Textbooks, new paper-based and digital learning tools are provided
free of charge in daytime public education. (128.230)
95.
Government Decision No. 1295/2019 (V.27.) amended the implementation period
of the strategy on the deinstitutionalization of residential social care capacities providing
nursing and care for persons with disabilities, to cover the period 2019-2036.
96.
Under the “Development of the transition from institutional care to community-
based services” programme, a total of 2050 institutional places had been replaced by
October 2023. This was complemented by the Competitive Central Hungary Operational
Programme, which supported the replacement of 82 places in the Central Hungary region.
97.
Within the framework of “Development of the transition to community-based
services – establishment of supported living and development of basic social services”
programme, opportunities were provided to create supported living capacities and to develop
related basic social services, resulting in the establishment of 682 supported living places
by December 2023.
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98.
Through the “Establishment of supported living capacities in Budapest (2024)” and
“Establishment of supported living capacities in Budapest and Pest County (2025)” projects,
a total of 97 and 37 supported living places are expected to be created by December 2026,
for persons with disabilities, persons with mental health conditions, and persons with
substance use disorders. Programmes implemented in the field of community-based
services, within the framework 2023-2026 and 2023-2029 (e.g. “Local human
development”) are aimed at the developing social and health services. (128.231)
99.
Since 2021, the employment rate of persons with disabilities has increased by social
contributions, tax breaks, rehabilitation services, and wage subsidies. The employment rate
rose from 44% in 2020 to nearly 50% by 2022. Unless the proportion of employees with
reduced work capacity exceeds 5%, employers with more than 25 employees are required
to pay a rehabilitation contribution. From August 2023, social contribution tax credit has
been made available for employees receiving disability benefits or the personal annuity for
the blind. Starting March 2024, persons with disabilities and their escorts are able to travel
local and intercity public transportation for free. (128.145; 128.156)
K. LGBTI-persons
100.
The Fundamental Law of Hungary includes that Hungary shall ensure fundamental
rights to everyone without any discrimination. Section 8 of Act CXXV of 2003 on Equal
Treatment and the Promotion of Equal Opportunities explicitly mentions sexual orientation
as prohibited grounds of discrimination, whether actual or perceived, and it provides
guarantees against violations of the principle of equal treatment. In Case C-769/22, the Court
of Justice of the European Union found, among other things, a violation of Article 2 of the
TEU due to the homophobic nature of the so-called “child protection” law. (128.44, 128.85,
128.86)
101.
The Police have taken steps to establish a network of specialized investigators to
combat violence and against women, children and on the basis of sexual orientation and
gender identity, requiring that at least one specialized investigator be assigned to each local
and regional law enforcement body and one supervisor to each regional law enforcement
body; an action plan has been issued. (128.54, 128.67, 128.86, 128.207)
L. Protection of minorities
102.
The 2020 amendment to Act CLXXIX of 2011 on the Rights of National Minorities
makes it possible for national minorities to acquire the real estate property rights of public
educational institutions maintained by them. The amendment also provides a legal
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opportunity for the national minorities to maintain social institutions. Institutions maintained
by national minorities receive additional support in the form of individual grants and calls
for proposals.
103.
The number of public education institutions run by local and national minority self-
governments with nation-wide competence increased to 112 (academic year 2025/2026).
2657 teachers work and more than 20000 pupils study in such institutions. In addition, the
Government ensures the operation of a large number of public education institutions
providing national minority education. (128.150)
104.
The aim of the Scholarship for National Minorities is to provide support each year
to secondary school pupils of outstanding abilities belonging to national minorities, in order
to assist them preparing for studies in an institute of higher education. The National Minority
Teacher Scholarship Programme aims to increase the number of young people choosing a
career as national minority teachers and the quality of teacher training for national minority
teachers. (128.149)
105.
Documents and declarations required for the most important issues that can be
handled in government offices have been available in Slovak, Serbian, Slovenian, Croatian,
German and Romanian languages since 2022 and 2023. In the Rába Region all municipal
offices have Slovenian-speaking staff. Members of the Slovenian community can conduct
official procedures and official dealings in Slovenian. Bilingual signage appears on public
institutions throughout the region. (128.75, 128.78, 128.243)
M. Racism, issues affecting the Roma community
106.
The Hungarian National Social Inclusion Strategy 2030 (MNTFS2030), along with
its action plans (e.g. the action plan for the years 2025–2027, adopted by Government
Resolution No. 1219/2025 (VI. 23.)) cover areas, including public education, vocational
training, higher education; youth affairs; childbearing; family formation, lifestyle;
employment, labour market participation; adult education; the social economy; regional
inequalities and settlement development; environmental awareness and -protection; physical
and mental health; healthcare services; Roma identity; community building; awareness-
raising, and enforcement of rights.
107.
The two fundamental objectives of the MNTFS2030 are the eradication of poverty
and the promotion of the inclusion of the Roma community. In the field of education, the
following institutions and programmes operate from early childhood education and care to
higher education: Sure Start Children’s Houses; study hall programmes; Roma colleges for
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advanced studies; the “Útravaló” Scholarship Program; the Roma National Scholarship
Programme, and the project “Preventing Early School Leaving of Roma Girls”.
108.
In order to improve employability and increase employment, programmes have
been implemented, such as the “Actively for Knowledge” programme, the “Increasing
Opportunities in Public Services” programme, and the “Opportunity Workshop” project and
the adult education component of complex settlement programmes. (128.137, 128.146,
128.160, 128.161, 128.162, 128.163, 128.164, 128.165, 128.166, 128.168, 128.171,
128.174, 128.237, 128.238)
109.
Programmes implemented with the aim of reducing inequalities and disadvantages
regarding education, employment, healthcare, social services, and housing include the
“Opportunity Kindergarten” programme supporting the prevention of early disadvantages
and strengthening inclusive early childhood education; the “Opportunity School”
programme with the aim of preventing school drop-out and improving educational
outcomes, and the “Opportunity Workshop” programme supporting labour market
integration through employment-integrated vocational training and supported employment.
Community-based social inclusion interventions are further strengthened through the
“Social Plaza” programme supporting the development of community service spaces.
Mobile screening services operating in the 300 most disadvantaged settlements improve
access to preventive healthcare, while the Complex Settlement Programmes, reaching 80
segregated localities, contribute to reducing territorial inequalities and residential
segregation. (128.77, 128.170, 128.229)
110.
The complex settlement programmes (completed in 2023) supported the
establishment and operation of 22 Roma women’s civil organisations. (128.239)
111.
The “Bari Shej – Nagylány – Fata Máré” programme primarily aims to support,
from an early age, the improvement of Roma women’s educational and labour market
opportunities, and to ensure that more Roma girls continue their studies beyond primary
education. The continuation and expansion of programmes serving these objectives are
included in MNTFS 2030 and its implementation plans. (128.192, 128.193, 128.194,
128.196, 128.198, 128.199, 128.208)
112.
Since 2024 the Hungarian Police organizes Roma Police Café events. The aim of
the event is for the representatives of the Police, Roma organizations and relevant
institutions to discuss a topic informally and without taboos. The content of Police
Instruction 27/2011. (XII. 30.) on police measures carried out in a multicultural
environment, the related methodological guide, and the guide on police measures related to
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incidents motivated by hatred and prejudice are regularly used at briefings and trainings for
law enforcement personnel. (128.60, 128.248)
N. Human trafficking
113.
The Act XC of 2023 on General Rules for the Admission and Right of Residence
of Third-Country Nationals contains a separate section relating to unaccompanied minors.
According to these provisions if the available information indicates that the third-country
national is an unaccompanied minor, the aliens policing authority shall immediately contact
the guardianship authority upon initiating the proceedings to request the appointment of a
temporary guardian. The aliens policing authorities have repeatedly drawn the attention of
the regional directorates to the above matters through internal guidelines, and all regional
directorates are paying particular attention to third-country national unaccompanied minors.
(128.139)
114.
The Government Decision 1228/2022. (IV. 14.) on the action plan for the
implementation of the 2020-2023 National Strategy on Combating Human Trafficking
introduced prevention programmes in the foster care network, children’s and group homes
and juvenile correctional institutions. The National Police Headquarters concluded a
cooperation agreement with the UNICEF Hungarian Committee Foundation in August
2025, the aim of which is inter alia to promote information about preventing the trafficking
in human beings.
115.
In the framework of the second phase of the Swiss-Hungarian Co-operation
Programme, launched in November 2022, 1 billion HUF is earmarked for action to combat
trafficking in human beings. In July 2025, a practical programme entitled “Simulation
Exercise with the Involvement of Actors and Organizations Involved in the Fight against
Human Trafficking” was organized, involving law enforcement students and officers,
prosecutor officers, victim support services, and NGOs. The purpose of the exercise was to
examine and strengthen the functioning of Hungary’s victim referral mechanism in the fight
against human trafficking. (128.138, 128.140, 128.141, 128.142, 128.143)
116.
Currently, adult victims of human trafficking are supported in a dedicated manner
by 6 protected accommodations, 1 crisis shelter, 9 exit shelters and 4 rescue cars; this range
of services is complemented by other victim support services which are available to all
victims of crime. Since 2022, a 12-capacity protected accommodation and a 6-capacity
protected accommodation receiving male victims have opened; the 6-capacity protected
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accommodation receiving female victims have received state support; and an additional 7
exit shelters have started operation. (128.140)
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Annex to the fourth national report of Hungary submitted in accordance with paragraph 5 of the
annex to Human Rights Council resolution 16/21
Information on the country visits of and on the communication with mandate holders of
international human rights organisations
Hungary fully cooperates with the Council’s Special Procedures and honouring its pledge, upholds its
standing invitation for mandate holders of human rights special procedures issued in 2001.
Since the last UPR review, Hungary responded positively to country visit requests by mandate holders,
received three mandate holders, and responded to all allegation letters and other communications.
Country visits
-
Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of
opinion and expression visited Hungary from 15 to 22 November 2021.
-
Nazila Ghanea, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief visited Hungary from 7 to
17 October 2024.
-
Farida Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on the right to education visited Hungary from 10 to 21
March 2025.
Communications
-
Joint Communication by Nazila Ghanea, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief;
Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of
opinion and expression; and Fernand de Varennes, Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues (Ref.
AL HUN1/2022) regarding the alleged unlawful dismissal by the Budapest City hall of one of
its workers, Mr. Gáspár Békés.
-
Joint Communication by Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of
the right to freedom of opinion and expression; and Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the
situation of human rights defenders (Ref. OL HUN 1/2023) regarding the draft Bill on the
Defence of National Sovereignty in Hungary, which was under consideration in the Hungarian
Parliament.
-
Joint Communication by Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of
the right to freedom of opinion and expression; Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights
to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the
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situation of human rights defenders; and Graeme Reid, Independent Expert on protection
against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and the
Working Group on discrimination against women and girls (Ref. OL HUN 1/2025) concerning
three pieces of legislation introduced before the Parliament regarding amendments to the
Fundamental Law, the Equal Treatment Act, and the Act on the Right of Assembly.
-
Joint Communication by Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights
defenders; Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to
freedom of opinion and expression; Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom
of peaceful assembly and of association; and Graeme Reid, Independent Expert on protection
against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Ref. AL
HUN 2/2025) concerning criminal investigations against the organizer of Pécs Pride, Géza
Buzás-Hábel.
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Joint Communication by Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights
defenders; Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to
freedom of opinion and expression; Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom
of peaceful assembly and of association; Balakrishnan Rajagopal, Special Rapporteur on
adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and on the right
to non-discrimination in this context; Olivier De Shutte, Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty
and human rights; and Nazila Ghanea, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
(Ref. AL HUN 1/2026) concerning criminal charges and administrative harassment against
Gábor Iványi and the Oltalom Charity Association, as well as the Hungarian Evangelical
Fellowship (Magyar Evangelikus Testvérközösség - MET).
The related documentation can be found on the OHCHR’s “Communications reports of Special
Procedures” website.1
1 http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/SP/Pages/CommunicationsreportsSP.aspx
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