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Hungary amends 2021 child-protection law to avoid EU fines

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced amendments to Hungary’s 2021 child-protection law.
The original law banned depictions of homosexuality to minors and was ruled EU-law-violating in April 2026.
Magyar said the changes will curb violent content, end discrimination, and help avoid the EU fine.
A May deal with EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen will release €16.4 billion and unlock €500 million for education.

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced amendments to Hungary’s 2021 child-protection law.
The original law banned depictions of homosexuality to minors and was ruled EU-law-violating in April 2026.
Magyar said the changes will curb violent content, end discrimination, and help avoid the EU fine.
A May deal with EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen will release €16.4 billion and unlock €500 million for education.