Politics · Budapest, Hungary · October 13, 2026

Hungary's parliament repeals most of 2021 anti-LGBTQ law

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 12, 8:00 PM ET

Hungary's National Assembly passed an amendment repealing most provisions of the child protection law adopted in 2021 under former prime minister Viktor Orbán. Critics had described the law as anti-LGBTQ.

Why it matters

The repeal removes a long-running source of conflict between Budapest and the EU over rights and the rule of law.

Background

The 2021 law restricted depictions of homosexuality and gender change to minors, and the European Commission challenged it at the EU's top court. Orbán's Fidesz government was later replaced by a new administration.

The story so far

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4. Oct 14Hungary repeals most of Orbán-era anti-LGBTQ law

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Sources

• DW ↗October 13, 2026

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