Politics · Budapest, Hungary · October 14, 2026

Hungary repeals most of Orbán-era 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 2021 child protection law restricting LGBTQ content, passed under former prime minister Viktor Orbán.

Why it matters

The repeal removes a key point of friction between Hungary and the European Union over rights.

Background

The 2021 law banned depictions of homosexuality in material for minors and drew EU legal action. Orbán's long tenure ended after his party lost power, and the new government has been reversing some of his policies.

The story so far

1. Oct 8Hungarian paper Népszabadság relaunches online a decade after closure
2. Oct 9Hungary's Népszabadság relaunches online a decade after closure
3. Oct 13Hungary's parliament repeals most of 2021 anti-LGBTQ law
4. Oct 14Hungary repeals most of Orbán-era anti-LGBTQ law

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Sources

• DW ↗October 13, 2026

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