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In our newsroom, you can find a selection of recent major news and updates related to Hungarian legal developments.
New EU Directive with tougher sanctions on environmental crime
In March 2024, the council (namely the agrifish council) formally adopted a directive on the protection of the environment via criminal law. This directive aims to enhance the detection and punishment of environmental crimes by setting forth minimum standards across the EU regarding the definition of criminal acts and the corresponding penalties, replacing the prior legislation from 2008.
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New regulation on media freedom: The European Media Freedom Act
On 13 March 2024 the European Parliament adopted a new regulation called the European Media Freedom Act (“EMFA”). The purpose of the new regulation is to protect EU journalists and the press from political or economic interference. Under the new regulation Member States will be obliged to protect media independence and all forms of interventions will be banned.
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Restrictions on taxpayer examinations in 2024
The National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) published its 2024 audit plan on 26 March 2024, which shows that it plans to carry out more rigorous audits this year than in recent years. In the past years, the NAV has followed a supportive approach, allowing taxpayers to correct minor errors and shortcomings without sanctions, thus promoting voluntary compliance. However, the tax authority has recognized that there is a group of taxpayers who regularly comply with their obligations only on request. In the future, the support procedures will help taxpayers who do not intentionally make mistakes and who are compliant in general.
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Hungary Takes a Look at AI
A Buzz Interview with Rita Parkanyi (CEE Legal Matters; 2024)
Top Legal Executives in Hungary 2023
Interview with Levente Csengery (Budapest Business Journal - special edition; 2023)
Businesses to Contribute to the Tourism Budget
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta, Lilla Majoros (BBJ - Budapest Business Journal; 2023)
