Hungary's parliament removes anti-LGBTQ+ provisions from a law passed during Viktor Orbán's time
Hungary's parliament voted to remove anti-LGBT+ provisions from a 2021 child protection law, with 139 votes in favor and 51 against. The European Court of Justice found the law violated EU values and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. The reform aims to protect minors from harmful material while allowing discussion of LGBTQ+ topics.
- The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary's 2021 law restricting LGBTQ+ content for minors violated the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights and community values.
- Hungarian deputies voted to remove anti-LGBT+ provisions from a 2021 child protection law, including bans on discussing homosexuality and gender identity in media for minors.
- The government's draft law aims to eliminate sections of the child protection law that prohibit the promotion of homosexuality to minors.
- Tamas Dombos said removing LGBT+ content restrictions is a positive step.
- The governing Tisza party holds a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliament.
- Peter Magyar said the changes will help Hungary comply with European law, and the EU praised the vote as a sign of commitment to shared values.
- The new law will protect under-18s from material that could seriously impair their development.
- The Hungarian parliament voted 139 in favor and 51 against the reform of the child protection law.
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