### [2026-10-13](/feed/2026/10/13/index.md)

##### LGBTQ rights in Hungary
#  The Hungarian National Assembly passes an amendment repealing most provisions of the anti-LGBTQ "child protection law" that was previously passed during former prime minister Viktor Orbán's tenure in 2021. 

Hungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 "child protection law." The move is considered the first significant reversal of Orban's curbs targeting the LGBTQ+ community.


### Sources:

1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/hungarys-parliament-votes-to-reverse-anti-lgbtq-legislation-from-orban-era/a-79647826) [Image](https://static.dw.com/image/58626766_6.jpg)

### Changes:

1.  The Hungarian National Assembly passes a bill that amends former prime minister Viktor Orbán's anti-LGBTQ "child protection law" from 2021.  _2026-10-13 16:14:29 (First version)_
1.  The Hungarian National Assembly passes an amendment repealing most provisions of the anti-LGBTQ "child protection law" that was previously passed during former prime minister Viktor Orbán's tenure in 2021.  _(Current version)_

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