Budapest, Hungary — Hungary’s Minister of Justice, Peter Magyar, has announced that the country will reform its adoption laws to permit single individuals and same-sex couples to adopt children. The changes are expected to take effect in 2027, marking a significant shift in the nation’s family law framework.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in Budapest, where Magyar confirmed the government’s intent to amend the existing Civil Code. Under the proposed revisions, the current restriction limiting adoption to married heterosexual couples would be lifted, aligning Hungary with broader European trends regarding LGBTQ+ family rights.
“We are modernizing our legal framework to reflect the realities of contemporary society,” Magyar stated. “The best interests of the child remain the primary consideration in all adoption proceedings.”
Advocacy groups have welcomed the decision, calling it a long-overdue step toward equality. However, some conservative organizations have expressed opposition, arguing that traditional family structures should be preserved in law.
The reform is expected to be submitted to parliament later this year for debate and vote. If passed, Hungary would become one of the few Central European nations to legally recognize adoption rights for same-sex couples and unmarried individuals.
Leave a Reply