Human Rights Watch Criticizes Hungarian Government for Terminating Court Cases on Municipal Tax Using Emergency Powers

Hungarian Government Terminates Court Cases on Municipal Tax Using Emergency Powers, Sparks Widespread Concern

Human Rights Watch has condemned Hungary's government for issuing Decree 15/26 (II.3), which terminated court cases challenging a municipal 'solidarity contribution tax'. The decree, passed by the Hungarian parliament on February 3, 2026, applies to all municipalities in the country, regardless of their political affiliation.