Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation restricting certain types of political advertising. The new rules ban large-format political posters, hate speech in political ads, and political advertising outside of official campaign periods. Simultaneously, a planned state takeover of apartment buildings on Diószegi Sámuel Street has been postponed. The takeover, previously under consideration, will now be delayed until at least the end of December, maintaining the current public procurement consultancy system for these properties. The legislation passed with a significant majority vote in parliament. These decisions reflect ongoing debates regarding political messaging and state property management within the country. The changes aim to regulate the political landscape and address concerns surrounding potentially inflammatory advertising practices.
