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The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies

The European Parliament examines the scope of a proposed 28th regime, a voluntary legal and administrative framework for businesses operating across the EU.

Hungary Looking to Unlock Wind Energy Potential

At the beginning of October 2025, the Hungarian Government launched a public consultation on a legislative package that would simplify the installation of wind turbines in 17 districts across the country.

From Prohibition to Permission: Hungary’s New Approach to Front Yard Structures

In August 2025, an amendment to Hungary’s national construction code, the Basic Rules for Settlement Planning and Construction Requirements (in Hungarian: Településrendezési és Építési Követelmények Alapszabályzata or „TÉKA”) entered into force, easing long-standing restrictions on front yard development.

Geothermal concession – new rules, new opportunities

A new chapter is beginning in the renewable energy sector in Hungary: the utilization of geothermal energy is once again subject to state concession in certain areas.

Commission recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting standard For SMEs

On 30 July 2025, the Commission adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for SMEs.

First of Two Autumn Tax Packages Unveiled

The Hungarian Government introduced the first of two planned tax packages on 2 October 2025. A second package, aimed at tax cuts, is expected to follow in November.

Changes expected in the conditions of the Home Start program

The Government has submitted a draft proposal for public consultation, modifying the conditions of the Home Start program, which will be open until 14 October. The draft takes into account both the experiences from the first month of the loan program, which has been available for applications for the past month, as well as the feedback received.

The GDPR is not all-powerful – a new approach to pseudonymised data

On 4 September 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the notion of “personal data” under the GDPR must be interpreted relatively: you must always consider the perspective of the party who actually holds the information.

Ally Law 2025 EMEA Regional Conference

Krisztian Kiralyvolgyi, representing KCG Partners Law Firm as the Hungarian member of Ally Law, participated in the Ally Law 2025 EMEA Regional Conference held last week in Riga, Latvia.

KCG Partners at the XXII Hungarian Labour Law Conference

The XXII Hungarian Labour Law Conference, organised under the auspices of Wolters Kluwer, took place this week and once again confirmed its reputation as one of the most prominent professional events in the Hungarian legal community.