The Hungarian Government has proposed amendments to the Constitution, which enshrines marriage as a union between a man and a woman and allows adoption of children only by married couples.
According to an amendment to the Constitution, “Hungary protects the institution of marriage as a union created by voluntary commitments between a man and a woman and the family as the basis for the survival of the nation”. The amendment also protects the right of children to an identity corresponding to their biological sex and to be raised in accordance with the Christian system of values.
“The basis of family ties is marriage and the relationship between parents and children. The mother is a woman and the father is a man. Education corresponds to values based on Hungary’s constitutional identity and Christian culture”, – the amendment says.
family and the safety of the child. In addition, if the amendment comes into force, a child can only be adopted by spouses – the exception being adoption by relatives or the spouse of the parent. Until now, a child could be adopted by one person.
“Hungary protects the right of children to identify themselves based on gender”, – said Judith Varga.