Family and Family Policy in Hungary: White Paper Launch

2025. September 30.

Among the most concerning developments in the Western world are the breakdown of families and the sharp decline in fertility rates. In response to these challenges, an increasing number of right-leaning political parties are placing the issue of families at the forefront of their agendas and implementing family policy measures. In this turbulent period, it is equally important for Christians to articulate their position, in order to effectively promote Christian values both individually and at the societal level.

The Axioma Center, on this basis, has prepared the study Family and Family Policy in Hungary: A Christian Integrative Perspective, presented in collaboration with the Danube Institute. Following a brief welcome and an introduction to the volume, expert researchers will discuss the direction of Hungarian family policy, its outcomes and ongoing challenges, as well as the foundational principles for building a genuinely family-friendly society. The event aims to foster dialogue on the significance, role, situation, and support of the family—particularly from a Christian integrative perspective, which seeks to combine value-based thinking with careful attention to social realities.

Program

Discussion Participants:

Zsófia Rácz (Danube Institute) – Moderator
Ádám Darabos (Axioma Center)
Georgina Kiss-Kozma (MCC)
István Kiss (Danube Institute)

Date & Time: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 17:30
On-site Registration: 17:00

Venue: Lónyay-Hatvany Villa (Gallery Room), 1015 Budapest, Csónak utca 1. Entrance via Aranybástya Restaurant

Language: Hungarian

The event is free of charge but requires registration. Printed copies of the study will be available at the event.