Brussels (ANSA) – The European Commission has acknowledged the recent amendments to Hungary’s constitution passed by the Hungarian parliament. “We must scrutinize these changes thoroughly,” stated Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive evaluation under European law. “If necessary, we will not hesitate to take action,” she added regarding the amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law.
Spokesperson Arianna Podestà reiterated the Commission’s firm support for the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting that the law contains multiple components requiring careful examination. “We will conduct our analysis and determine our stance in relation to EU law,” she stated.
The Hungarian Parliament’s recent constitutional amendment imposes significant limitations on civil liberties and human rights. A key aspect of the reform prioritizes children’s rights to “proper physical, intellectual, and moral development” above other fundamental rights, including the freedom of peaceful assembly, effectively creating a loophole that prohibits Pride marches.
Furthermore, the amendment permits the use of facial recognition technology to monitor and penalize participants in protests. The revised Fundamental Law also alters the definition of gender, asserting that “a person’s sex at birth is a biological characteristic and can be male or female.” As a result, this amendment negates the legal recognition of transgender and intersex individuals.
Recently, European Commissioner for Justice Michel McGrath had already cautioned the Hungarian government, indicating the potential for an infringement procedure, similar to actions taken against another anti-LGBT measure enacted by Hungary, which bans the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ to minors (April 15).
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