Hungary
| Implementation of Directive 2020/1828 |
| Implementing act |
Implementation of the Directive in June 2023 |
| Type of procedure and model |
Class action; opt-out model (opt-in model for consumers residing outside Hungary) – after the first instance judgment has been issued, the injured parties may decide whether they wish to benefit from the judgment and be bound by it. |
| Qualified entity to bring an action |
Private organizations, public authorities involved in consumer protection for at least 12 months |
| Third-party funding |
Admissible. The qualified entity is required to submit information about the source of funding to the competent minister for consumer protection. |
Update: February/March 2025
