Hungary: Lawmakers scrap Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ provisions
Hungarian lawmakers voted Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions from a 2021 child protection law. The move strips restrictions on LGBTQ propaganda and content previously established under former leader Viktor Orban. Human rights and LGBTQ activists have welcomed the decision, though they continue to seek changes to other laws from the Orban era. This legislative action represents the first significant reversal of curbs targeting the LGBTQ community since the administration of pro-European Prime Minister Peter Magyar began.
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- ✓ Hungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 child protection law on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- ✓ The amendments remove anti-LGBTQ provisions and propaganda restrictions introduced under Viktor Orban.
- ✓ Prime Minister Peter Magyar is described as pro-European.
- ✓ LGBTQ and human rights activists welcomed the move.
What changed
Hungarian MPs voted to amend the 2021 child protection law to remove anti-LGBTQ propaganda restrictions.
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Hungarian Parliament repeals LGBTQ restrictions in 2021 child protection law
Hungarian lawmakers voted Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions from a 2021 child protection law. The move strips restrictions on LGBTQ propaganda and content previously established under former leader Viktor Orban. Human rights and LGBTQ activists have welcomed the decision, though they continue to seek changes to other laws from the Orban era. This legislative action represents the first significant reversal of curbs targeting the LGBTQ community since the administration of pro-European Prime Minister Peter Magyar began.
Why it matters
The 2021 law was a cornerstone of Viktor Orban's nationalist policies aimed at restricting LGBTQ influence. Repealing these measures aligns Hungary more closely with Brussels' demands. It signals a shift in the country's approach to gender and human rights under new leadership.
What is confirmed
- Hungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 child protection law on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- The amendments remove anti-LGBTQ provisions and propaganda restrictions introduced under Viktor Orban.
- Prime Minister Peter Magyar is described as pro-European.
- LGBTQ and human rights activists welcomed the move.
Still unconfirmed
- The TISZA party passed a Gender Law in line with Brussels' demands.
- Magyar slammed Fidesz and Mi Hazanak for voting against a new child protection law.
What to watch next
- Legislative efforts to amend other remaining Orban-era laws
- European Union response to the repeal of the restrictions
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- Meduza — Hungary’s parliament removes Viktor Orbán-era LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ restrictions from 2021 child protection law
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- SFG Media — Hungary Repealed Restrictions on LGBTQ+ People Introduced Under Orbán
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