The state has a constitutional duty to protect Lake Balaton from development, but does it have the courage to do so?

Katalin Sulyok emphasizes the state's constitutional duty to protect Lake Balaton, advocating for the use of expropriation to safeguard natural resources. The SOS Balaton initiative highlights the issue of overdevelopment around the lake, particularly following the construction of a residential complex at a crucial natural site. Sulyok critiques environmental laws for allowing ecological damage under legal frameworks, suggesting a need for a paradigm shift in environmental legislation. She outlines legal tools for better protection of the lake, referencing past rulings by the Constitutional Court that reinforce the obligation to preserve the Balaton's environment. The article also discusses the economic importance of the lake and the challenges posed by private interests in the face of climate change.