Family9/12/2026

Hungary Announces Plans to Lift Restrictions on Adoption by LGBTQ Couples

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the government would repeal legislation from the Viktor Orbán era that effectively prevented same-sex couples from adopting children. At this stage, this is an announced intention: the source does not report that the repeal has already taken effect.

Key facts

•Country: Hungary
•Date of announcement: September 12, 2026
•Prime Minister: Péter Magyar
•The restrictions were enacted during Viktor Orbán’s government
•At this stage, the repeal has only been announced

What Happened

On September 12, 2026, Péter Magyar announced an expected change to Hungary’s adoption rules. The change is intended to remove restrictions that effectively prevented gay and lesbian couples from adopting children.

Which Rules Are Intended to Be Changed

According to the source, the government plans to repeal legislation enacted during the tenure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The publication does not specify the name of the law, its precise provisions, or the process for repealing it.

The Legal Status of the Announcement

The report concerns a future government measure, not a legal change that has already been completed. The source does not state when the new rules will take effect and does not clarify whether this will require a parliamentary vote or another legal act.

Relevance to Israel

The announced change concerns Hungary and does not in itself alter adoption rules in Israel. The source also does not discuss its possible impact on Israeli citizens participating in adoption proceedings abroad.

What this means for you

For same-sex couples in Hungary, repealing the restrictions could open access to adoption, but the practical implications will become clear after the changes are approved and take effect. For residents of Israel, this announcement does not change existing Israeli family law.

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