Hungarian parliament repeals anti-LGBTQ law of Orban government

The Hungarian parliament approved today (Tuesday) the repeal of a 2021 law, dubbed the "Child Protection Law," which imposed restrictions on presenting LGBTQ content to children. The law required books on the subject to be wrapped in black plastic. The amendment was approved by a vote of 139 to 51. The European Union unfroze funds totaling 4.2 billion euros following the repeal.

The Hungarian parliament approved today (Tuesday) a bill repealing most sections of the 2021 anti-LGBTQ law, dubbed the "Child Protection Law," which was passed during the tenure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The law banned the presentation of homosexual content to children and required warnings on books while wrapping them in black plastic. Critics of the law argued it promoted a prejudiced view, creating an automatic link between homosexuality and child abuse. The European Court of Justice ruled in April that the law violates European Union treaties. The amendment was approved with the support of the ruling majority, with 139 lawmakers voting in favor and 51 against. Following the repeal, the European Union unfroze funds totaling 4.2 billion euros earmarked for Hungary. Since the current Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, took office, the Hungarian government has repealed many of Orban's laws, including those restricting press freedom and LGBTQ rights.