Hungary Bans Same-Sex Couples from Adopting Children

In December 2020, Hungary's parliament passed a law that effectively bans same-sex couples from adopting children. The law defines family as being based on marriage and childbearing, effectively excluding same-sex couples from adopting.

The move has been widely criticized by LGBT rights activists and human rights organizations, who argue that it is discriminatory and goes against international human rights standards. The European Union has also expressed concern, with some lawmakers calling for sanctions against Hungary.

The ban on same-sex adoption is just the latest in a series of measures taken by Hungary's conservative government to restrict the rights of LGBT individuals. The government has also banned transgender and intersex individuals from legally changing their gender, and it has restricted access to education and information about LGBT issues.