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.

The new law designates two key authorities. The National Accreditation Authority will act as the AI Notification Authority, responsible for designating and supervising organisations that assess the conformity of high-risk AI systems. The Minister responsible for enterprise development (currently the Minister of National Economy) will function as the AI Market Surveillance Authority, overseeing AI systems placed on the Hungarian market and ensuring that they comply with EU and national requirements. In cases of serious violations, the authority may impose administrative fines of up to HUF 13.3 billion.

For businesses, the regulation introduces significant practical obligations. Any company that develops, integrates, distributes or uses AI systems in Hungary will be affected. Providers of high-risk AI systems must undergo a conformity assessment before placing their systems on the market. Companies using AI systems developed abroad will also fall under Hungarian notification and supervision requirements. In practice, this means that businesses need to determine whether their AI products fall within the regulated risk categories, prepare the necessary technical and legal documentation, and implement internal compliance and monitoring processes. They must also be ready to cooperate with authorities during inspections or data requests.

The Act also establishes the Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Council, a consultative body supporting the Government in developing national AI strategy, education, ethical frameworks and international cooperation. According to the Government Decree, the Council’s members include the Ministers of Justice, Health, Defence, and the Minister responsible for Digital Affairs and for Culture and Innovation, as well as representatives from key national institutions such as the Digital Hungary Agency Zrt., the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, the National Data Asset Agency Ltd., and the Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser.

Overall, the new legislation is designed to ensure that Hungary fully complies with the EU’s harmonised AI regulatory framework. From December 2025, companies operating in the AI field will face a more structured compliance environment, requiring proactive preparation, documentation and adaptation of internal procedures to meet EU and domestic legal standards.