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In its decision of 19 December 2025 (V ZR 15/24), the German Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) ruled that the so-called Nachbarerbbaurecht—i.e., the right to construct buildings extending onto neighboring plots (Erbbaurecht)—is permissible and can be validly established. This ruling provides significant legal certainty in Germany for real estate developments

The Guidelines clarify when, under what conditions, and on the basis of which methodology the Commission assesses the distortive effects of subsidies granted by non-EU states on the EU internal market, including the Hungarian market. Why is this particularly important for Hungarian subsidiaries? The EU FSR may have a direct

The updated Guidelines clarify, supplement, and refine the 2025 draft, providing more detail on when and how the Commission assesses foreign subsidies. Why this matters for Hungarian subsidiaries The EU FSR applies not only to non-EU parent companies, but also to their Hungarian subsidiaries if: 👉 Importantly, the subsidy does

Although the Regulation entered into force in 2023, the legislator granted SMEs a deferred application deadline, which will expire shortly. Key points in brief – for SMEs What is the objective of the EUDR? The purpose of the EUDR is to significantly reduce the European Union’s contribution to global deforestation

The change may have significant practical implications for agricultural businesses, investors, landowners, and companies using agricultural land. 1. The key change in brief Under the amendment, it no longer qualifies as a transfer of land use if the owner of agricultural landgrants the right to use the land to another

The amendment may have significant practical implications for agricultural businesses, investors, landowners and companies using agricultural land. 1. The key change in brief Under the amended rules, it no longer qualifies as an unlawful transfer of land use if the owner of agricultural landleases the land to another agricultural producer

On 24 December 2025, a significant amendment to the Hungarian Act on the Transfer of Agricultural Land entered into force, fundamentally reshaping the legal framework governing farmland use and agricultural leasing. While the ownership rules for agricultural land remain formally unchanged, the amendment introduces a paradigm shift in land use,

The new regulation may have significant practical implications for agricultural enterprises, investors, landowners, and land-using companies. 1. Key Change in Brief Following the amendment, it is no longer considered an impermissible transfer of land use if the owner of agricultural land allows another agricultural producer to use the land under

On 31 July 2025, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) published Recommendation No. 9/2025 (VII.31.) on the transfer of non-performing loan agreements (NPLs). While not legally binding, the Recommendation sets out supervisory expectations and best practices which the MNB will actively monitor as of 1 August 2025. The Recommendation closely relates