Hungary to ratify Istanbul Convention, Magyar announces

Hungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced a proposal to ratify the Istanbul Convention, aiming to combat violence against women. The Tisza Party's measures include stricter regulations on restraining orders, classifying misuse of intimate recordings as a crime, and enhancing support for victims of domestic violence. Additionally, the government plans to modify abortion regulations and improve access to emergency contraception. The Istanbul Convention, signed in 2014 but never ratified, seeks to prevent violence against women and holds states accountable for their responses. Women's rights organizations have long advocated for these changes, which follow recent consultations with the Ministry of Justice.