Hungary's controversial law: EU complains about human rights violations!

Hungary's controversial law: EU complains about human rights violations!

Budapest, Ungarn - A dramatic duel between Hungary and the European Union has started! The European Court of Justice launched the hearing of a controversial law that is criticized as an anti-LGBTQ. The focus is on the Hungarian Child Protection Act, which was adopted in 2021 and is said to protect children from damage. But the EU accuses Budapest to undermine fundamental human rights values with this law and to commit an “massive and flagrant violation” of important EU rules.

The lawyers of the European Commission, who referred the case to the Court in December 2022, speak of a "frontal and serious attack on the rule of law". The law limits the representation of homosexuality and gender conversion in the media and educational content for under 18 year olds, which has led to a storm of the indignation of activists and politicians in other EU countries. They criticize that the law stigmatizes LGBTQ people and equals same-sex relationships with pedophilia.

reactions and legal consequences

The anger about the law is great: In April, the European Parliament passed a resolution that sharply condemned the law and claimed that it contributed to the hollowing out democracy in Hungary. Sixteen of the 27 EU member states, including France and Germany, support the legal steps against Budapest and describe the case as the greatest human rights in the history of the EU. If Hungary is found to be guilty, there is a risk of high fines or even the suspension of voting rights in EU sessions.

The Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orban rejects the allegations and emphasizes that the law serves to protect children. A referendum that was in favor of the law is cited as proof of the support of the population. But the EU remains skeptical and also pursues other legal steps against Hungary, including the laws on "sovereignty" and foreign influence.