53rd SESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUP
Statement Norway
on the on the human rights situation in Hungary
delivered by Mr Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations.
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4 November 2026
President,
Norway welcomes Hungary’s participation in the UPR and appreciates the Hungarian government’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and advancing accountability and transparency through inclusive and non-partisan processes. We warmly welcome Hungary’s decision to remove key restrictions on LGBTI rights.
Norway recommends that Hungary:
- continue its reform efforts while ensuring that all measures affecting the judiciary, public service media, anti-corruption institutions and civil society comply fully with its international human rights obligations;
- ensure broad, meaningful and transparent consultation with relevant stakeholders throughout the reform process; and
- uphold all relevant international conventions and protocols concerning refugees and migrants.
Thank you.