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Hungary's New Law Allows Mayors to Reject Residents

3/26/2026

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  • A new law in Hungary allows mayors to reject "undesirable" residents.
  • The measure has sparked controversy, especially from the far-right mayor of Pilis, a town of about 12,000 residents.
  • A former resident who was forced to leave says the procedure discriminates against Roma people.
  • The law raises concerns about bias and exclusion in local governance.