A short overview of the reform of Hungarian defence and security regulations

Abstract

At the autumn session of 2020, the Hungarian National Assembly issued the ninth amendment of the Fundamental Law of Hungary, which substantially reforms the foundations of the system of rules concerning the special legal order which enters into force on 1 July 2023.1 However, the Fundamental Law provision is only the first step in a comprehensive series of legislation and measures that will put the entire defence
and security administration on a new footing. Without aiming to be exhaustive, this text provides a short overview of the provisions and legislative steps underlying the Fundamental Law that will renew the depth and functioning of the defence and security regulatory system and enable public administration as a whole to better meet the security challenges of the 21st century.