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The government is examining abolishing the Supervisory Authority of Regulated Activities, and decided on encouraging home building.

The government is having it examined how the Supervisory Authority of Regulated Activities (SZTFH) could be abolished, and is preparing the Wekerle Home Building Programme. Pregnant women will also get syphilis screening in mid-pregnancy.

  • SZTFH may be abolished The government is having the authority audited and examining how government-run bodies could take over its tasks. Details →
  • More screening for pregnant women Syphilis screening is also done in the second trimester so that infection is detected in time. Details →
  • Encouraging home building The transport and investment minister must work out the Wekerle Home Building Programme for affordable housing by 30 September. Details →
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Government decrees

Gov. decree substantiveGovernment decree 135/2026 (VIII. 31.): Amending Government Decree 254/2007 (X. 4.) on managing state assets135/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. rendelet – Az állami vagyonnal való gazdálkodásról szóló 254/2007. (X. 4.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

The government amended the rules on managing state assets. If a non-higher-education public interest asset management foundation ceases and its assets revert to the state, MNV Zrt. can register them faster, at book value at handover; the market value of key assets must be set by the end of the year. Cars and other movable assets no longer used at diplomatic missions can be sold abroad under simpler rules if the buyer has no activity in Hungary. The decree entered into force at 11 pm on the day of publication.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4184

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Gov. decree substantiveGovernment decree 136/2026 (VIII. 31.): Amending Government Decree 191/2008 (VII. 30.) on financing support services and community care136/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. rendelet – A támogató szolgáltatás és a közösségi ellátások finanszírozásának rendjéről szóló 191/2008. (VII. 30.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

The government adopted a transitional rule on funding after-school learning centres (tanoda) and developmental employment. No new general call will be issued for 2027; instead, funding contracts valid on 31 December 2026 are extended to 31 December 2027. This gives time to prepare the call for 2028–2030. The decree entered into force on the day after publication.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4185

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Gov. decree substantiveGovernment decree 138/2026 (VIII. 31.): Amending Government Decree 32/2026 (II. 26.) on support for young people in child protection care to obtain a driving licence and a professional driver (GKI) certificate138/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. rendelet – A gyermekvédelmi gondoskodásban élők járművezetésre jogosító vezetői engedélyének és GKI igazolványának megszerzéséhez nyújtott támogatásról szóló 32/2026. (II. 26.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

The government postponed the start of support for young people in child protection care to obtain a driving licence. It moved one deadline from September 2026 to January 2027 so there is time to prepare to run the system. The decree entered into force on the day after publication.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4186

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Gov. decreeGovernment decree 137/2026 (VIII. 31.): Amending Government Decree 258/2010 (XI. 12.) on the National Memorial and Remembrance Committee137/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. rendelet – A Nemzeti Emlékhely és Kegyeleti Bizottságról szóló 258/2010. (XI. 12.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

The government made a technical amendment to the decree on the National Memorial and Remembrance Committee. Tasks related to the committee are now performed by the minister responsible for protecting cultural heritage instead of the Prime Minister's general deputy. The decree entered into force on the day after publication.

Weight: 1/3 · Technical amendment; the substance of the rules does not change.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4185

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Gov. decreeGovernment decree 139/2026 (VIII. 31.): Amending Government Decree 90/2026 (V. 13.) on the tasks and powers of members of the Government139/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. rendelet – A Kormány tagjainak feladat- és hatásköréről szóló 90/2026. (V. 13.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

The government amended the decree on ministers' tasks and powers, based on issues found during the handover of ministries. Among other things, it clarified the tasks of the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office (political and EU coordination, government communication, personnel policy) and updated the list of central offices directed by ministers. The decree is very long, and this description does not detail the exact reallocation of tasks. Most of it entered into force on the day after publication, with some parts on 7 September 2026, 1 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.

Weight: 1/3 · Technical amendment; the substance of the rules does not change.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4186

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Government resolutions

Gov. resolution ★ Important substantiveGovernment resolution 1274/2026 (VIII. 31.): On funding the extension of screening in prenatal care1274/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A várandósgondozás keretében végzett szűrések kiterjesztéséhez szükséges forrás biztosításáról

The government extends syphilis screening of pregnant women: the test must be carried out in the second trimester as well as the first. High-risk women and those who received no prenatal care are also tested with a rapid test in the delivery room. HUF 74.28 million is provided to the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy for 2026, and HUF 445.68 million a year from 2027.

Weight: 3/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented (linked to promise H04).

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4228

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Gov. resolution ★ Important partialGovernment resolution 1275/2026 (VIII. 31.): On measures to boost housing supply and on reviewing certain priority investments1275/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A lakásépítési kínálat ösztönzését szolgáló intézkedésekről, valamint egyes kiemelt beruházások felülvizsgálatáról

For affordable housing, the government ordered preparation of the Wekerle Housing Construction Programme, which the transport and investment minister must work out by 30 September 2026. The programme's aims include expanding housing supply, using brownfield sites, simpler permitting and encouraging construction of rental flats and dormitories. Priority housing investments must be reviewed by 31 October 2026, with a proposal on keeping, changing or ending their priority status. By the end of 2026, tools encouraging rental housing construction and a concept for a state housing agency must be prepared.

Weight: 3/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise L01).

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4228

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Gov. resolution substantiveGovernment resolution 1276/2026 (VIII. 31.): On funding the setting up and operation of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office1276/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A Nemzeti Vagyonvisszaszerzési és Vagyonvédelmi Hivatal felállításához és működéséhez szükséges források biztosításáról

The government reallocated HUF 2.48 billion from the Central Residual Settlement Fund to set up and run the new National Asset Recovery and Protection Office. The sum covers personnel costs, contributions, operating costs and investment worth about HUF 1.05 billion. Any unused part must be repaid, and the accounting deadline is 31 March 2027.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented (largest amount named about HUF 2 billion; linked to promise T02).

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4230

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Gov. resolution partialGovernment resolution 1277/2026 (VIII. 31.): On auditing the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities and options for abolishing it1277/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A Szabályozott Tevékenységek Felügyeleti Hatóságának átvilágításáról és megszüntetésének lehetőségeiről

The government is having the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) audited and is examining how it could be abolished by legislation. After abolition, its tasks could be taken over by bodies under government direction. The justice minister must prepare a report by 30 September 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4232

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Gov. resolution substantiveGovernment resolution 1278/2026 (VIII. 31.): On funding needed to keep NÖF Nonprofit Kft. operating1278/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A NÖF Nonprofit Kft. működésének fenntartásához szükséges források biztosításáról

The government provides an extra HUF 949 million to keep NÖF Nemzeti Örökségvédelmi Fejlesztési Nonprofit Kft. (national heritage development company) operating. The minister responsible for social relations and culture must also audit the company's operation and propose how to rationalise it by 30 October 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4232

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Gov. resolution substantiveGovernment resolution 1279/2026 (VIII. 31.): On state support for single wagonload rail freight1279/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A vasúti egyes kocsi teherfuvarozás állami támogatásáról

For environmental reasons, the government creates a state support programme to maintain and develop single wagonload rail freight. This is the service in which individual wagons, not full trains, are delivered to customers. The programme gives non-repayable grants to railway companies under new EU rules. In 2026 up to HUF 2 billion is available from the Energy and Climate Policy Modernisation System. The managing organisation is designated by the transport and investment minister.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented (largest amount named about HUF 2 billion).

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4233

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Gov. resolutionGovernment resolution 1280/2026 (VIII. 31.): On authorising the final text of the agreement between the governments of Hungary and Greece on exchanging and protecting classified information1280/2026. (VIII. 31.) Korm. határozat – A Magyarország Kormánya és a Görög Köztársaság Kormánya között a minősített adatok cseréjéről és kölcsönös védelméről szóló egyezmény szövegének végleges megállapítására adott felhatalmazásról

The government approved the text of the agreement with Greece on exchanging and mutually protecting classified information. The interior minister may finalise the text, after which the bill promulgating it must be submitted to Parliament. The earlier authorisation given in December 2025 was revoked.

Weight: 1/3 · Approval of an international agreement or a routine military or diplomatic matter.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4234

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Prime Minister's decisions

PM resolutionPrime Minister's resolution 84/2026 (VIII. 31.): On establishing the end of a deputy state secretary's mandate84/2026. (VIII. 31.) ME határozat – Helyettes államtitkár megbízatása megszűnésének megállapításáról

A resolution signed on behalf of the Prime Minister by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Bálint Ruff establishes that Dr Renáta Mészáros, deputy state secretary at the Ministry of Rural and Settlement Development, has resigned. Her mandate ended on 31 August 2026.

Weight: 1/3 · Personnel decision, a routine matter.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4234

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Ministerial decrees

EüM decreeEüM decree 4/2026 (VIII. 31.): Amending NM decree 18/1998 (VI. 3.) on epidemiological measures to prevent infectious diseases and EMMI decree 26/2014 (IV. 8.) on prenatal care4/2026. (VIII. 31.) EüM rendelet – A fertőző betegségek és a járványok megelőzése érdekében szükséges járványügyi intézkedésekről szóló 18/1998. (VI. 3.) NM rendelet és a várandósgondozásról szóló 26/2014. (IV. 8.) EMMI rendelet módosításáról

Under the health minister's decree, syphilis screening of pregnant women must be carried out in the second trimester (weeks 24–28) as well as the first. If the pregnant woman did not attend prenatal care or has a high risk of infection, the doctor delivering the baby also performs a rapid syphilis test and arranges treatment if needed. The chief medical officer issues guidance on the detailed professional rules. The new screening rules must also be applied in ongoing prenatal care. The decree entered into force on the day after publication.

Weight: 1/3 · Specialised or organisational rule affecting a narrow group.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4220

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GEM decreeGEM decree 5/2026 (VIII. 31.): On designating EU legal acts setting repairability requirements5/2026. (VIII. 31.) GEM rendelet – A javíthatósági követelményeket meghatározó uniós jogi aktusok megjelöléséről

The decree of the minister of economy and energy lists which EU product rules' repairability requirements are covered by manufacturers' new repair obligation. The list includes, among others, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, displays, vacuum cleaners, smartphones and tablets, tumble dryers, servers, welding equipment, batteries and space heaters. The decree transposes the EU right-to-repair directive. It entered into force at 11 pm on the day of publication.

Weight: 1/3 · Specialised or organisational rule affecting a narrow group.

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4223

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Presidential resolutions

Presidential resolutionPresidential resolution 203/2026 (VIII. 31.): On the appointment of university professors203/2026. (VIII. 31.) KE határozat – Egyetemi tanárok kinevezéséről

On the proposal of the minister of education and children's affairs, the President appointed 161 university professors with effect from 1 September 2026. The list includes, for example, Balázs Ablonczy, Dr Péter Krekó, Gábor Rétvári and Dr Krisztián Ungváry. The resolution was signed by András Baka on 27 August.

Weight: 1/3 · Routine decision of the President (appointment, award or similar).

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121, page 4226

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Draft laws (public consultation)

Draft substantivePublic consultation on establishing the Ferenc Mádl Institute of Comparative LawTársadalmi egyeztetés a Mádl Ferenc Összehasonlító Jogi Intézet létrehozásárólMinistry of Justice

Draft: the Ferenc Mádl Institute of Comparative Law, a central office under the Ministry of Justice, would be reshaped. The institute's presidential tasks would be performed by the ministry's state secretary for legislation. Its tasks would include comparative analysis of European states' legislation, monitoring EU and Strasbourg case law, and preparing background material for Hungarian legislation. The aim is more cost-effective operation. The decree would enter into force on the day after publication; comments could be sent until 8 September 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Draft put out for public consultation (comments until 8 September 2026).

Deadline: 8 September 2026 · Comments: [email protected]

Official introduction (original Hungarian): A Mádl Ferenc Összehasonlító Jogi Intézet (a továbbiakban: Intézet) az igazságügyi miniszter irányítása alá tartozó központi hivatalként működő központi költségvetési szerv. A tervezet alapján az Intézet szervezetére és működésére vonatkozó szabályok a közfeladat ellátásának racionalizálása érdekében módosulnak.

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Draft substantivePublic consultation on one-off supplementary budget support in 2026 for public education and vocational schools run by established churches and their internal church legal personsTársadalmi egyeztetés a bevett egyház és annak belső egyházi jogi személye által fenntartott köznevelési és szakképző intézményeket érintő 2026. évi egyszeri kiegészítő költségvetési támogatásrólMinistry of Social Relations and Culture

Draft: church-run kindergartens, schools and vocational institutions would receive one-off supplementary support of HUF 26,000 per child or pupil. This would offset extra costs from the 2026 rise in energy prices and water and sewage charges, the same as for state institutions. Some commenters opposed the support, but the ministry indicated that the draft implements a government decision. The decree would enter into force on the day after publication; comments could be sent until 8 September 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Draft put out for public consultation (comments until 8 September 2026).

Deadline: 8 September 2026 · Comments: [email protected]

Official introduction (original Hungarian): A bevett egyházak – és azok belső egyházi jogi személyei – által fenntartott köznevelési és szakképző intézményeiket érintő energiaár-növekedésből, továbbá a víz- és a csatornadíjak nagykereskedelmi árának emelkedéséből adódó 2026. évi többletkiadások ellentételezéséhez nyújtott egyszeri 26 000 forint/fő kiegészítő támogatás összegét, biztosításának részletszabályait kormányrendeletben szükséges megállapítani.

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Draft substantivePublic consultation on rules for using centralised ICT public services provided to budgetary bodies not directed or supervised by the governmentTársadalmi egyeztetés a nem a Kormány irányítása vagy felügyelete alá tartozó költségvetési szervek részére nyújtott központosított infokommunikációs közszolgáltatások igénybevételének szabályairólMinistry of Science and Technology

Draft: a decree of the minister of science and technology would set which central IT and communications services may be used by the new National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, which is not under government direction. Because of organisational changes, the Sovereignty Protection Office and the Parliamentary Guard would be removed from the list from 1 October 2026. The rest of the decree would enter into force on the day after publication; comments could be sent until 8 September 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Draft put out for public consultation (comments until 8 September 2026).

Deadline: 8 September 2026 · Comments: [email protected]

Official introduction (original Hungarian): A jogszabálymódosítás célja, hogy a 41/2019. (XI. 19.) BM rendelet állapítsa meg a Nemzeti Vagyonvisszaszerzési és Vagyonvédelmi Hivatal – mint a nem a Kormány irányítása vagy felügyelete alá tartozó költségvetési szerv – által igénybe vett központosított informatikai és elektronikus hírközlési szolgáltatásokat. Emellett szükséges a Szuverenitásvédelmi Hivatalt és az Országgyűlési Őrséget érintően végrehajtott szervezeti változásokra tekintettel a 41/2019. (XI. 19.) BM rendelet 1. melléklet 6. …

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Draft substantivePublic consultation on state support for social, child welfare and child protection providers, institutions and networks run by churches and non-state bodiesTársadalmi egyeztetés az egyházi és nem állami fenntartású szociális, gyermekjóléti és gyermekvédelmi szolgáltatók, intézmények és hálózatok állami támogatásárólMinistry of Social Relations and Culture

Draft: church-run and other non-state social, child welfare and child protection institutions would receive one-off utility compensation because of the 2026 rise in energy, water and sewage charges, at the same rate as state institutions. Depending on the type of service, the support would be HUF 56,700, 90,720 or 113,400 per client, or HUF 90,720 per place, paid ex officio in one sum in October 2026. One commenter asked for at least the 2025 support level to be kept, which the ministry rejected. The decree would enter into force on the day after publication; comments could be sent until 8 September 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Draft put out for public consultation (comments until 8 September 2026).

Deadline: 8 September 2026 · Comments: [email protected]

Official introduction (original Hungarian): A bevett egyházak – és azok belső egyházi jogi személyei – által fenntartott egyes szociális és gyermekvédelmi intézményeket, szolgáltatásokat érintő, a rezsiárak növekedéséből adódó 2026. évi többletkiadások ellentételezéséhez nyújtott egyszeri kiegészítő támogatás összegéről, biztosításának részletszabályairól kormányrendeletben szükséges rendelkezni, erre tekintettel szükséges az egyházi és nem állami fenntartású szociális, gyermekjóléti és gyermekvédelmi szolgáltatók, intézmények és …

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Gazette issues

Official Bulletin (issue)Official Bulletin 2026, No. 39Hivatalos Értesítő 2026. évi 39. szám

Issue no. 39 of the Official Bulletin (Hivatalos Értesítő) for 2026 appeared on 31 August and contains 2 items. The energy regulator MEKH opened a tender to allocate free feed-in capacity on the medium and high voltage grid to wind farms; the tender fee is HUF 3 million and the deadline 30 October 2026. The Prosecutor General's Office published a notice on invalidating a service ID card.

Weight: 1/3 · Gazette issue: the items in it are rated separately.

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Hungarian Gazette (issue)Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 121Magyar Közlöny 2026. évi 121. szám

Issue no. 121 of the Hungarian Gazette (Magyar Közlöny) for 2026 appeared on 31 August and contains 16 items. The government launched preparation of the Wekerle Housing Construction Programme, ordered an audit of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities and extended syphilis screening of pregnant women. The amendment of ministerial powers, support for single wagonload rail freight, the designation of products covered by repairability rules and the appointment of 161 university professors also appeared. Each item is described separately on this page.

Weight: 1/3 · Gazette issue: the items in it are rated separately.

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