The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate conducted its first assessment visit on behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee to Hungary from 16 to 18 June 2025.
On 23 July 2026, published the on the June 2025 visit conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) on behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. Pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, CTED conducted its first comprehensive visit on behalf of the Committee to Hungary, from 16 to 18 June 2025, to monitor and promote its implementation of Security Council resolutions , , , , and and other relevant Council resolutions.
The report contains key findings and 72 recommendations on Hungary’s counter-terrorism efforts, including counter-terrorism legislation and judicial practice, countering the financing of terrorism, law enforcement, border management, aviation security, countering incitement and violent extremism conducive to terrorism, and human rights in the context of countering terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism. For example, the Committee encourages Hungary to consider developing a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategy, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1963 (2010), 2129 (2013), 2395 (2017) and 2617 (2021) and relevant international good practices.
Hungary has not been the victim of a significant terrorist attack; nonetheless, it remains on high alert, especially given the evolving regional and international terrorist threat environment, including the potential movement of individuals with terrorist intent or affiliation.
As of June 2026, CTED has conducted more than 220 visits to more than 122 United Nations Member States (including 11 virtual components of hybrid visits during the COVID-19 period and 2 fully hybrid visits) since it began operations 20 years ago. Committee assessment visit reports are not routinely made public. They are shared with relevant United Nations partners or technical assistance providers only with the consent of the visited Member State. The Committee and CTED encourage Member States to authorize the sharing of relevant sections — particularly those concerning technical assistance needs — to facilitate the delivery of targeted support. Hungary’s decision to publish its report reflects its commitment to transparency and enables broader access to the Committee’s findings and recommendations.
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