The repeal follows a 2022 referendum in which between 3.6 million and 3.7 million Hungarians voted against limiting LGBTQ content in education, although the vote was not legally valid due to low turnout. The decision to align national law with Brussels has reignited conflict over parental rights and the degree of EU influence over the Hungarian school system.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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EU Unfreezes €4.2B for Hungary After Anti-LGBTQ Law Repeal
Geopolitics7 days ago
The government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar passed legislation to remove prohibitions on the promotion of homosexuality and gender reassignment to minors that were introduced under former leader Viktor Orban. The parliamentary vote dismantles parts of a 2021 child protection law and permits LGBTQ advocacy in schools to ensure compliance with European Union standards. The EU agreed to release €4.2B in frozen funds to Hungary shortly after the amendments were enacted.
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