A New Interpretation of Social Needs in Hungarian Law Cover Image

Nova interpretacija socijalnih potreba u mađarskom pravu
A New Interpretation of Social Needs in Hungarian Law

Author(s): Gábor Mélypataki
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Институт друштвених наука
Keywords: social needs; social benefit; poverty; social law

Summary/Abstract: The Hungarian legislator’s approach to means-tested social benefits is complex, often focusing on reducing expenditures. The emergence of new social and family support benefits has somewhat overshadowed these traditional benefits, with substantive changes being rare. However, introducing the social reference base has resulted in a sig￾nificant shift in Hungarian law. This paper aims to delve into the antecedents and immediately expected effects of this change, which profoundly impact the lives of many in need.

  • Issue Year: 63/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 467-478
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English
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