Hungary has enacted a significant constitutional amendment aimed at safeguarding its national sovereignty and resisting both ideological and political pressures. The amendment, explained by Director-General of the Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó, addresses concerns over progressive tendencies perceived to undermine traditional societal norms and biological realities.
Szánthó emphasized that the amendment was a necessary response to what he described as harmful liberal ideologies emerging in the Western world. These trends, he argued, challenge the normal functioning of society and seek to redefine fundamental aspects of human existence, particularly biological sex and family structures. He singled out gender ideology as a critical issue, suggesting it extends beyond advocating for the acceptance of sexual diversity to promoting a dismantling of biological and societal norms.
According to Szánthó, this ideology is often enforced through subtle and overt forms of political pressure, targeting both adults and children. He criticized initiatives aimed at raising awareness among children about gender diversity, describing such efforts as an attempt to blur the lines between male and female identities and promote concepts like ‘asexual genderfluid’ and ‘non-binary agender’. These ideas, he claimed, are propagated under the guise of education and sensitivity training but pose a threat to societal coherence.
‘The constitutional reform is a proactive step to safeguard traditional values, societal order, and national sovereignty’
The amendment stipulates that human beings are born biologically male or female, affirming that biological sex is immutable. It also establishes that the right of children to develop physically, mentally, and morally takes precedence over other rights, aside from the fundamental right to life. Szánthó argued that this provision is crucial in safeguarding children from what he termed ‘transgender sensitization’ and potentially limiting the organization of public events like Pride parades that promote such ideologies.
Further, the amendment introduces constitutional prohibitions against drug distribution and propaganda. While Hungarian law already restricted such activities, Szánthó noted that enshrining these prohibitions in the constitution was essential to counteract liberal political narratives that downplay the risks associated with drug consumption. He contended that progressive rhetoric often seeks to normalize drug use by trivializing its dangers, equating it to other social habits like alcohol consumption.
The constitutional changes also address concerns over dual citizenship. The amendment permits the suspension of citizenship for individuals with dual nationality if their activities are perceived to threaten Hungary’s sovereignty, public order, territorial integrity, or security. Szánthó anticipated criticism from progressive political actors and globalist entities but defended the provision as a necessary measure to protect the nation’s core interests.
He argued that these amendments represent Hungary’s ‘healthy immune response’ to external influences that seek to destabilize its national framework. Szánthó underscored that the constitutional reform is a proactive step to safeguard traditional values, societal order, and national sovereignty amid growing external pressures.
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