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The Transformation of Special Legal Regimes in Hungary in the Light of Crises
The Transformation of Special Legal Regimes in Hungary in the Light of Crises

Author(s): MARCELL FÉNYES, Lili Gönczi, Natália Velez, JÁNOS PRIBELSZKI, MILÁN TAMÁS KIS-BAKOS, Kata Budai
Subject(s): Public Administration, Public Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej
Keywords: state of danger; special legal orders; amendment; crises;

Summary/Abstract: In our study, we present the new amendments to the Fundamental Law of Hungary, which significantly broaden the definition of a state of danger. The reason for the amendment is the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, which has led to a humanitarian situation unprecedented since the Second World War and has changed the economic situation in Europe. The aim is essentially to be able to develop effective, rapid national responses to the consequences of international economic changes. The amendment to the Fundamental Law of Hungary allows the Government to declare a state of danger in the event of war, armed conflict, or humanitarian disaster in a neighboring country so that all necessary means are available to assist, support and accommodate people fleeing the situation and to prevent the adverse economic effects of the situation and mitigate the consequences. The study describes in detail the changes to the concept of the state of danger following the amendments of the Fundamental Law of Hungary and also when the emergency was introduced in practice. The authors also draw attention to the reasons for the Tenth Amendment to the Fundamental Law of Hungary and present other types of special legal orders.

  • Issue Year: 70/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 71-89
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English
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