Hungary Ratifies Istanbul Convention, Tightens Abortion Rules

Hungarian PM announces ratification of the Istanbul Convention while simultaneously proposing stricter abortion regulations, including a fetal heartbeat decree change and abolishing emergency contraception requirement. This dual move signals a complex domestic political shift, potentially aligning with EU norms on gender violence while tightening reproductive rights.

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