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A broad inquiry starts into electricity supply security and the Paks nuclear plant's situation due to the low Danube.

The government launched an inquiry into electricity supply security and why the Paks nuclear plant got into difficulty because of the low Danube. Two drafts also appeared: membership in the medical chamber may become mandatory again, and juvenile institutions would return to child protection.

  • Inquiry into Paks and electricity supply The government wants to find out what failures led to the low Danube water level putting the nuclear plant in a difficult position. Details →
  • Chamber membership may be mandatory again for doctors The draft would restore the Hungarian Medical Chamber's former powers as a public body. This is only a proposal. Details →
  • Juvenile institutions: back to child protection Under the draft, the institutions that were moved to the prison service after the abuses at Szőlő utca would belong to child protection again. Details →
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Government decrees

Gov. decree substantiveGovernment decree 141/2026 (IX. 3.): Amending Government Decree 269/2007 (X. 18.) on land use rules for maintaining NATURA 2000 grasslands141/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. rendelet – A NATURA 2000 gyepterületek fenntartásának földhasználati szabályairól szóló 269/2007. (X. 18.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

The government changed the mowing rules for Natura 2000 grasslands so that notifications can be checked more effectively and biodiversity is better protected. When mowing, 5–15% of the area must still be left unmown in changing places; with staggered mowing at least 5% per plot must remain. Anyone who cannot comply must say so in advance and attach the opinion of the national park directorate, which issues it within 10 working days. Those who do not submit a single support application must report the start of mowing at least five working days in advance, and if they do not mow within 30 days, they must report again. The decree enters into force on 1 January 2027.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4250

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Gov. decree substantiveGovernment decree 142/2026 (IX. 3.): Amending Government Decree 41/2010 (II. 26.) on keeping and trading pets142/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. rendelet – A kedvtelésből tartott állatok tartásáról és forgalmazásáról szóló 41/2010. (II. 26.) Korm. rendelet módosításáról

Under the government decree, assistance dogs may be walked without a lead in public areas of built-up areas if the official distinguishing sign is clearly visible on them. This applies to guide dogs, mobility assistance dogs, hearing dogs, seizure alert dogs and personal assistance dogs. Other dogs must still be kept on a lead in public areas of built-up areas, except in designated dog parks. The decree entered into force on the third day after publication.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4251

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Government resolutions

Gov. resolution partialGovernment resolution 1282/2026 (IX. 3.): On preparing measures to prevent unjustified delays in criminal proceedings1282/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – A büntetőeljárások indokolatlan elhúzódásának megakadályozását szolgáló intézkedések előkészítéséről

The government wants measures against unjustified delays in criminal proceedings. The justice minister, together with the interior minister, immediately examines which legislative changes could help in the short, medium and long term, and prepares proposals by 31 October 2026. They must also continuously assess what staffing and infrastructure development the justice bodies need.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4252

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Gov. resolution partialGovernment resolution 1283/2026 (IX. 3.): On a full and comprehensive review of electricity supply and generation and critical infrastructure1283/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – A villamosenergia-ellátás és -termelés, valamint a kritikus infrastruktúra átfogó és teljes felülvizsgálatáról

The government orders a comprehensive review of electricity supply, generation and the related critical infrastructure, because in its view there have been more and more problems with security of supply in recent years and preparation was inadequate. The review also covers the operating risks of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant. The minister of economy and energy must prepare a detailed analysis and proposed measures by 31 October 2026, with the involvement of the presidents of the energy regulator MEKH and the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4252

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Gov. resolution partialGovernment resolution 1284/2026 (IX. 3.): On a full and comprehensive review of the failures that led to the situation at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant caused by the Danube's low water level1284/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – A Duna alacsony vízállása miatt a Paksi Atomerőműnél kialakult helyzethez vezető mulasztások átfogó és teljes felülvizsgálatáról

The government ordered a comprehensive investigation into what failures led to a critical situation in operating the Paks Nuclear Power Plant due to the low water level of the Danube. The minister of economy and energy, together with several ministers, must prepare a report by 11 September 2026. The report must also cover how similar situations in earlier years were reported to the government and what action plans were made then. The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority and MVM Energetika Zrt. were also asked to cooperate.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4253

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Gov. resolution partialGovernment resolution 1285/2026 (IX. 3.): On the government's position on the findings of the Integrity Authority's 2025 annual analytical integrity report1285/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – Az Integritás Hatóság 2025. évre vonatkozó éves elemző integritásjelentésében megfogalmazott megállapításokkal kapcsolatos kormányzati álláspontról

The government adopted its position on the Integrity Authority's 2025 annual integrity report, which examines the integrity of EU fund use. The government agrees with some recommendations and only partly with others; for example, in its view the existing legal framework is basically adequate, but implementation and accountability must be strengthened. The minister of rural and settlement development sends the position to the authority and publishes it on palyazat.gov.hu. The measures must be implemented by 31 May 2027. The annex is very long, and this description does not detail the responses to each recommendation.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4253

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Gov. resolution substantiveGovernment resolution 1286/2026 (IX. 3.): On reallocating appropriations from the Central Residual Settlement Fund and between chapters, and approving an expenditure overrun1286/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – A Központi Maradványelszámolási Alapból történő, illetve fejezetek közötti előirányzat-átcsoportosításról, valamint kiadási előirányzat túllépésének jóváhagyásáról

The government reallocated about HUF 17.65 billion from the Central Residual Settlement Fund to several ministries, and also decided on smaller reallocations of HUF 1 billion, HUF 550 million and HUF 3.5 billion. The money goes, among other things, to agricultural subsidies (HUF 4.49 billion), funding state companies of the Ministry of Transport and Investment, the industrial safety public service, government IT services and cultural heritage protection. It was also approved that the appropriation for compensation for protracted civil lawsuits may be exceeded by up to HUF 383 million. The detailed items are in the annexes of the resolution.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented (largest amount named about HUF 18 billion).

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4297

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Gov. resolution substantiveGovernment resolution 1287/2026 (IX. 3.): Amending Government Resolution 1598/2023 (XII. 22.) on establishing the advisory body1287/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – A véleményező testület létrehozásáról szóló 1598/2023. (XII. 22.) Korm. határozat módosításáról

The government expanded the advisory body created in 2023: five ministries instead of two delegate members. The chair is designated by the interior minister, and one member each by the ministers of economy and energy, the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office, the minister of social affairs and family, the minister responsible for social relations and culture, and the minister of science and technology. The resolution entered into force on the day after publication.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4310

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Gov. resolutionGovernment resolution 1288/2026 (IX. 3.): Amending Government Resolution 1561/2023 (XII. 14.) on Hungary's military participation in the EU-led Balkan peacekeeping operation (ALTHEA)1288/2026. (IX. 3.) Korm. határozat – Az Európai Unió irányítása alatt végrehajtott balkáni katonai békefenntartó műveletben (ALTHEA) való magyar katonai szerepvállalásról szóló 1561/2023. (XII. 14.) Korm. határozat módosításáról

The government changed Hungary's participation in the EU-led ALTHEA peacekeeping operation in Bosnia. The reserve force on standby in Hungary rises from 150 to 300 troops. If alerted and called up, the reserve force can be deployed for up to 380 days instead of the earlier 90.

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

Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124, page 4310

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Draft laws (public consultation)

Draft ★ Important substantivePublic consultation on strengthening the powers and public body role of the Hungarian Medical Chamber and restoring compulsory chamber membershipTársadalmi egyeztetés a Magyar Orvosi Kamara jogköreinek és köztestületi szerepének megerősítéséről, valamint a kötelező kamarai tagság helyreállításárólMinistry of Health

Draft: the government would restore compulsory membership in the Hungarian Medical Chamber, so only chamber members could practise medicine. The chamber would regain its pre-2023 public body powers, for example medical ethics procedures, and all three health professional chambers would play a greater role in preparing professional decisions. Unpaid membership fees would be public debts collected by the tax authority, and the deadline for ethics procedures would rise from 45 to 60 days. Some commenters opposed compulsory membership or found the fee too high, but the amount of the fee is not part of the amendment. The act would enter into force on the day after publication; comments could be sent until 11 September 2026.

Weight: 3/3 · substantive · Draft put out for public consultation (comments until 11 September 2026; linked to promise H10).

Deadline: 11 September 2026 · Comments: [email protected]

Official introduction (original Hungarian): A kormány felülvizsgálta a Magyar Orvosi Kamarával kapcsolatos korábbi módosításokat, és úgy döntött, hogy helyreállítja a Magyar Orvosi Kamara köztestületi működéséhez szükséges feladat- és hatásköröket, valamint megerősíti az egészségügyben működő mindhárom szakmai kamara köztestületi szerepét. Kiterjesztik a szakmai működési jogosítványaikat, és növelik részvételüket a szakmai döntések előkészítésében is. A jövőben csak az folytathat orvosi tevékenységet, aki tagja a Magyar Orvosi Kamarának. …

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Draft substantivePublic consultation on reintegrating juvenile correctional institutions into the child protection systemTársadalmi egyeztetés a javítóintézetek gyermekvédelmi rendszerbe történő visszaintegrálásárólMinistry of Social and Family Affairs

Draft: juvenile correctional institutions would return to the child protection system. Half a year ago, after abuse uncovered at the Szőlő utca institution, they were moved to the prison service, but according to the government the mostly under-18, disadvantaged and traumatised young people need the help of child protection professionals. The remaining four institutions (Aszód, Debrecen, Rákospalota, Nagykanizsa) would again come under the minister responsible for child and youth protection. The act would enter into force on 1 October 2026; comments could be sent until 11 September 2026.

Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Draft put out for public consultation (comments until 11 September 2026).

Deadline: 11 September 2026 · Comments: [email protected]

Official introduction (original Hungarian): A kormány döntött a javítóintézetek gyermekvédelmi rendszerbe való visszaintergálásáról. Fél évvel ezelőtt, a Szőlő utcai intézetben kiderült bántalmazások és gyermekvédelmi mulasztások után utalták a javítóintézetek fenntartását és irányítását a büntetés-végrehajtási szervezet feladatkörébe. A kormány azonban úgy ítéli meg, hogy a büntetés-végrehajtási intézkedések helyett inkább gyermekvédelmi szakemberek támogatására van szükségük a javítóintézetekbe kerülő, többségében 18 év alatti, …

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Document library – other

Policy paperTransformation of waste managementA hulladékgazdálkodás átalakításaPrime Minister's Office

The materials of the Ministry for the Living Environment titled „The transformation of waste management” contain two charts. One shows how EU countries treated municipal waste in 2023 (landfill, energy recovery, material recycling), the other the per-capita amounts landfilled, recycled and incinerated by country. The figures in the charts cannot be read reliably with OCR, so they are not included here.

Weight: 1/3 · Informational document, not a decision.

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Activity and operational dataReport on the occupational safety situation of the national economy in 2025Jelentés a nemzetgazdaság 2025. évi munkavédelmi helyzetérőlMinistry of Social and Family Affairs

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Family published the report on the occupational safety situation in 2025. According to it, the number of workplace accidents fell between 2021 and 2024 but rose in 2025. More than 80% of fatal workplace accidents occurred in construction, transport, agriculture, manufacturing and trade, so the authority checks these with priority. In 2025, 8 fatal occupational diseases were also recorded (4 the year before). The report analyses occupational diseases, mining accidents and official inspections in detail.

Weight: 1/3 · Informational document, not a decision.

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Gazette issues

Hungarian Gazette (issue)Hungarian Gazette 2026, No. 124Magyar Közlöny 2026. évi 124. szám

Issue no. 124 of the Hungarian Gazette (Magyar Közlöny) for 2026 appeared on 3 September and contains 9 items. It includes the government decrees on mowing Natura 2000 grasslands and walking assistance dogs without a lead. In resolutions, the government ordered investigations into electricity supply and the situation of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant due to low water levels, and decided on speeding up criminal proceedings, budget reallocations and the ALTHEA mission. Each item is described separately on this page.

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

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