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EU unveils “Digital Omnibus” – major shake-up for AI, data and cybersecurity rules
On 19 November 2025, the European Commission presented a broad reform package known as the Digital Omnibus. The initiative aims to simplify overlapping digital regulations in areas such as artificial intelligence, data protection and cybersecurity. According to the Commission, these changes could save EU companies up to €5 billion in administrative costs by 2029.
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Hungary introduces environmental tax incentive
The laws adopted by the Hungarian Parliament in late November 2025 introduce a number of tax changes as of 2026, including the introduction of a new environmental tax incentive. The amendment enters into force on 1 January 2026 and supplements Chapter III of the Corporate Tax Act with a new subsection regulating a tax incentive for investments and refurbishments aimed at the remediation of environmental damage or other specified environmental objectives.
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Significant Changes to the Civil Code and the Rules Governing the Escrow of Attorneys
The Hungarian Parliament is already debating a bill submitted by the Minister of Justice on 11 November 2025. The bill includes significant changes to the Civil Code based on the case law of previous years and contains new obligations to lawyers concerning custody, as the Constitutional Court has ruled that the stricter rules shall be passed.
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Hungarian Legal Market Remains Competitive, Demanding Top-quality Advice at Speed and Competitive Rates
Interview - Rita Párkányi (BBJ; 2025)
2025 CEELM Deal of the Year Awards Banquet: And the Winner Is…
Press Release (CEE Legal Matters; 2025)
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta offers key insights into critical issues such as the impact of the EU AI Act, the implementation of Legal Tech, the challenges of attracting top legal talent.
Interview with Eszter Kamocsay-Berta (BBJ, Top Legal Executives 2025)
