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Taxing carbon quotas is unlawful, according to the EU Court’s Advocate General

The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) has declared Hungary’s carbon quota tax incompatible with EU law. This finding can have serious consequences for both the state budget and the affected companies.

More transparent and reliable: new rules for authentic public registers

Authentic public registers are state-maintained databases whose information enjoys absolute legal trust. These registers ensure that legal statuses and facts can be verified clearly and reliably by both citizens and economic actors.

New rules have been published in relation to cryptocurrencies

Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SARA) published new rules regarding cryptocurrencies on 27 October 2025. These concern the authorisation and registration of service providers validating crypto asset conversion.

Advertising tax returns, exemption ends in the summer of 2026

In recent years, the focus of the Hungarian tax system has shifted increasingly towards turnover and consumption taxes. Several sector-specific taxes have been introduced, targeting particular segments of the economy. One of such regulations was the Advertising Tax Act, which established a new, turnover-based tax on the publication of advertisements and the provision of advertising services.

Hungary adopts national AI Act to implement the EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation

At the end of October 2025, Hungary adopted a new act and the related Government decree, which implements the EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 into national law. The legislation will enter into force on 1 December 2025, establishing the framework for the domestic application of the EU’s AI Act and ensuring harmonised EU-level compliance.

Denmark would fight against deepfakes by amending its copyright act

The Danish Government announced in the summer of 2025 that it would adopt a new amendment to its Copyright Act, according to which the likeness of an individual, typically the face, would be protected by copyright.

A new legal institution: condominium building right

On 14 October 2025, the Hungarian Government submitted a bill on amendments related to the introduction of condominium building rights, which involves several key legislative changes, including new rules on condominiums, real estate registration and notarial procedures.

European industry calls for repeal of EU sustainability due diligence law

A coalition of prominent European companies, led by TotalEnergies and Siemens, is urging the European Union to withdraw the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or CSD3).

A new era of taxation: the Hungarian tax authority prepares for the future

At the Hungarian Tax Authority’s annual tax consultation, officials outlined a vision of a tax system built on trust, simplicity, and digitalisation.

When is meat really meat? – the EU tightens its legal definition

On 8 October 2025, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating mandate for discussions with EU Member States and the Commission to reform agricultural market organisation rules.