153 result(s) for fundamental human rights
Hungary to Strengthen Border Crossing With Romania
- 18 Mar 2022 6:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
With an increase expected in the influx of refugees from Ukraine next week, Hungary must strengthen its border crossing point with Romania at Csengersima, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook on Wednesday night.
Civil Liberties Union Starts Proceedings on Secret Surveillance in Hungary
- 31 Jan 2022 7:49 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) is initiating proceedings on behalf of six clients with Hungarian authorities, the European Commission, the European Court of Human Rights and in Israel, alleging illegal secret surveillance, the human rights organisation announced on Friday.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
Hungary 'Rejects Doubts Over its Democracy'
- 3 Nov 2021 7:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is always prepared to engage in dialogue on specific issues and laws but it firmly rejects remarks that call into question Hungary's democratic nature, the foreign minister said on Tuesday.
EP: Hungary Anti-Paedophile Law in Breach of EU Values
- 9 Jul 2021 7:45 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution denouncing “the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary” and condemning the country’s recently approved anti-paedophile law, saying it was in breach of European Union values, principles and law.
Von Der Leyen Demands Amendment to Hungarian Legislation
- 8 Jul 2021 9:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Ursula Von der Leyen has said Hungary must amend its paedophile law that “violates LGBTQI rights” or face legal action from the European Commission.
Tying EU Funding to Hungary Law Amendment ‘Impossible’
- 8 Jul 2021 8:19 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The prime minister’s chief of staff on Wednesday commented on opposition politicians’ call on the European Parliament to withhold Hungary’s EU funding until its controversial law against paedophilia, which the EU says is discriminating against LGBTQ people, is amended.
Hungary Committed to Child Protection, Says PM's Chief of Staff
- 8 Jul 2021 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary is committed to child protection and will resist the push by Brussels to get the country to allow LGBTQ activists into Hungarian kindergartens and schools, the prime minister's chief of staff told a regular press briefing.
Parliament Passes 2022 Budget, Four Opposition Parties Boycott Votes
- 16 Jun 2021 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungary's parliament passed into law the government's 2022 budget in a final vote on Tuesday.
Hungary to Strengthen Border Crossing With Romania
- 18 Mar 2022 6:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
With an increase expected in the influx of refugees from Ukraine next week, Hungary must strengthen its border crossing point with Romania at Csengersima, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook on Wednesday night.
Civil Liberties Union Starts Proceedings on Secret Surveillance in Hungary
- 31 Jan 2022 7:49 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) is initiating proceedings on behalf of six clients with Hungarian authorities, the European Commission, the European Court of Human Rights and in Israel, alleging illegal secret surveillance, the human rights organisation announced on Friday.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
Hungary 'Rejects Doubts Over its Democracy'
- 3 Nov 2021 7:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is always prepared to engage in dialogue on specific issues and laws but it firmly rejects remarks that call into question Hungary's democratic nature, the foreign minister said on Tuesday.
EP: Hungary Anti-Paedophile Law in Breach of EU Values
- 9 Jul 2021 7:45 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution denouncing “the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary” and condemning the country’s recently approved anti-paedophile law, saying it was in breach of European Union values, principles and law.
Von Der Leyen Demands Amendment to Hungarian Legislation
- 8 Jul 2021 9:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Ursula Von der Leyen has said Hungary must amend its paedophile law that “violates LGBTQI rights” or face legal action from the European Commission.
Tying EU Funding to Hungary Law Amendment ‘Impossible’
- 8 Jul 2021 8:19 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The prime minister’s chief of staff on Wednesday commented on opposition politicians’ call on the European Parliament to withhold Hungary’s EU funding until its controversial law against paedophilia, which the EU says is discriminating against LGBTQ people, is amended.
Hungary Committed to Child Protection, Says PM's Chief of Staff
- 8 Jul 2021 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary is committed to child protection and will resist the push by Brussels to get the country to allow LGBTQ activists into Hungarian kindergartens and schools, the prime minister's chief of staff told a regular press briefing.
Parliament Passes 2022 Budget, Four Opposition Parties Boycott Votes
- 16 Jun 2021 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungary's parliament passed into law the government's 2022 budget in a final vote on Tuesday.


















