EU Court of Justice finds Hungarian law on protecting children from LGBT propaganda in violation of European law

The Supreme Court of the European Union has ruled that Hungary’s legislation restricting the dissemination of LGBT information to minors contravenes fundamental values and EU legal norms. The court ruling emphasizes that such restrictions violate the «very essence» of the European Union as a legal community.

According to LifeSiteNews, the contested law was adopted in 2021. The document prohibits the promotion of topics related to homosexuality and gender identity among children, as well as imposes strict restrictions on related «sexual education» and tightens measures to counter the sexual exploitation of minors. The court decision states that these legislative measures «stigmatize» people who identify themselves as LGBT.

The Hungarian authorities have long consistently advocated for the preservation of traditional family values. Previously, the country has already introduced restrictions on the adoption of children by same-sex couples, canceled gender studies in higher education institutions and enshrined the concept of family in national legislation. If Hungary refuses to comply with the current court ruling, it could face serious financial sanctions from the European Commission.

The situation is complicated by recent legislative changes. on March 17, 2025, the Hungarian Parliament passed amendments that prohibit public gatherings that violate the «Child Protection Act.» Despite condemnation from more than 20 EU member states, the Hungarian government continues to stay the course, while uncoordinated protests involving European diplomats take place in Budapest.