Hungary’s government is preparing one of the most extensive legislative programmes in recent years, with 83 proposed bills scheduled for debate during the autumn parliamentary session. The plans, submitted by the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, Bálint Ruff, outline sweeping reforms affecting taxation, education, culture, transport, research and digital regulation.
The legislative package is expected to mark a significant departure from several policies introduced under the previous Orbán administration.
Wealth tax and budget overhaul on the Parliament’s agenda
Among the most closely watched measures is the introduction of a new wealth tax. The government plans to submit the proposal in October, alongside the 2027 state budget.
According to earlier statements from Finance Minister András Kármán, the budget will be drafted later than in previous years to allow for a more realistic assessment of economic conditions. The government has also pledged to increase transparency in public finances.
The planned wealth tax was one of the flagship promises of the governing Tisza Party. Under the proposal, individuals with assets exceeding HUF 1 billion (currently appr. EUR 2.835 million) would pay a 1% annual tax on wealth above that threshold. The measure has already sparked considerable debate among economists and tax experts.
European Public Prosecutor’s Office and tax changes
Another key government commitment is Hungary’s accession to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). Preparations are already underway after Prime Minister Péter Magyar formally submitted the country’s application to the European Commission.
Joining the EPPO will require constitutional amendments and new legislation governing the appointment of European prosecutors in Hungary. Parliament is expected to vote on the necessary measures in December, with the new system potentially becoming operational in early 2027.
Additional tax-related proposals include reducing VAT on firewood to 5% and abolishing customs exemptions for low-value imports under EUR 150.
Major reforms in education and child protection
The Parliament is also planning significant changes to the education system. Proposed amendments would restore powers previously removed from teaching staff, expand the authority of school heads and strengthen the role of teachers’ unions in sector-wide consultations. Restrictions that have limited teachers’ right to strike are also expected to be removed.
As Telex reported, the current teacher performance evaluation system could undergo a complete redesign following criticism that it creates excessive administrative burdens while offering limited professional value.
Child protection measures are also on the agenda. A new law regulating children’s use of digital devices is expected in November. Rather than imposing a total ban, the legislation would focus on age verification, limiting addictive platform features, increasing the responsibilities of technology companies and promoting digital literacy in schools.
Cultural institutions set for restructuring
Several cultural institutions may face substantial changes. The government intends to dismantle the Hungarian National Museum Public Collection Centre, which currently oversees several major museums and the National Széchényi Library. The reform would restore greater independence to the affected institutions.
Plans also include a comprehensive overhaul of the National Cultural Fund (NKA), following criticism of funding decisions made before the election.
The reforms proposed during the assembly of the parliament would abolish the ministerial discretionary funding framework and modify the composition of professional committees overseeing grant allocations. An independent heritage protection authority is also expected to be established.
Transport, research and public administration reforms
Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy is preparing legislation aimed at modernising public transport governance. The proposals include creating a national transport organiser and a nationwide rolling stock management company responsible for procuring trains and suburban railway vehicles.
The government also plans reforms affecting freight traffic regulation, railway operations and urban transport policy.
Meanwhile, Hungary’s research sector could see another major restructuring. The HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network may be temporarily brought back under greater state control, renamed and reorganised through legislation expected later this year.
In the field of public administration, the government intends to dismantle the centralised IT procurement system operated by the Digital Government Agency and replace it with a new Digital Innovation Agency tasked with coordinating Hungary’s innovation ecosystem.
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New rules targeting AI-generated content
One of the most novel proposals concerns artificial intelligence. The government plans to introduce legislation regulating the creation and publication of AI-generated content deemed manipulative, deceptive or harmful.
The proposed law would establish legal restrictions and define penalties for certain forms of AI-generated media, reflecting growing concerns about disinformation and digital manipulation.
With Parliament expected to remain active throughout the summer and the autumn session beginning officially on 1 September, lawmakers are facing one of the busiest legislative periods Hungary has seen in years.
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So:
* Drive away the rich and successful
* Give labor unions more power
* Let teachers stir the pot, whether by demanding salaries they don’t deserve or by engaging in political and social activism in the classroom
* Mass censorship under the guise of “child protection”
When did any of these things ever go wrong!
Great going, “Peti” – turning Hungary into a globalist-socialist statelet at breakneck speed.
This way we won’t even need third-world trash to ruin the country; Tisza will do it all alone.