Hungary to Amend Anti-LGBTQ Law to Align With EU Standards

Hungary is set to amend a contested law that has drawn criticism from the European Union over its treatment of LGBTQ rights, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

The report said a new bill would remove references in the existing legislation that ban the "promotion" of homosexuality, a provision that has been at the center of a dispute between Budapest and Brussels.

Al Jazeera did not provide further details on the timeline for the bill's introduction, its full contents, or the specific EU standards it is intended to meet.

The original law, enacted in 2021, restricted the depiction and promotion of homosexuality and gender diversity in educational materials and media accessible to minors. The measure prompted strong objections from EU institutions and several member states, which argued it violated the bloc's principles on non-discrimination and freedom of expression.

Further details on the amendment's legislative process and its implications for Hungary's relationship with the EU were not immediately available.