Alkotmányellenes

Alkotmányellenes is a Hungarian adjective used to describe a legal provision, government action, or other measure that contravenes the Fundamental Law of Hungary (Alaptörvény) or other constitutional guarantees. In legal and public discourse, something alkotmányellenes is considered to violate constitutional rules.

The central mechanism for addressing alkotmányellenesség is constitutional review by the Alkotmánybíróság (Constitutional Court). Affected parties, such as citizens, associations, or state bodies, may file constitutional complaints or bring challenges against laws, decrees, or governmental decisions. If the court finds that an act or measure is alkotmányellenes, it can strike it down, suspend its application, or require appropriate remedies to ensure conformity with the constitution. The ruling has binding effect on authorities and individuals alike.

The concept is closely tied to Hungary’s constitutional framework, including the current Fundamental Law adopted in 2011 and the broader system of constitutional review. Its scope covers statutes enacted by Parliament, government decrees within constitutional competence, and other public actions that conflict with constitutional rights and checks and balances.

In public discourse, alkotmányellenes is commonly used to criticize reforms or policies deemed to threaten constitutional principles or to challenge government actions perceived as exceeding or violating constitutional limits. As such, the term remains a standard element of constitutional law language and political debate in Hungary.