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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.
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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.
Sources: DW · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: DW · See it on the globe