Autor: Vajk Varai-Jeges

LG Celle: Keine Strafe für IS-Mitgliederwerbung

The Regional Court of Celle found a 23-year-old guilty of recruiting members for the terrorist organisation ISIS. Nevertheless, it imposed no penalty, as the requirements for imposing a youth sentence were not currently met. Although the defendant displayed harmful tendencies, it could not be established that these tendencies made a penalty necessary. The offender was […]

Europäischer Gerichtshof: Ungarn darf Nutzungsrechte von EU-Bürgern an Anbauflächen nicht löschen

Since 1 January 2013, a law has been in force in Hungary under which usufruct rights over agricultural land may be granted to EU citizens only if they are “close relatives” of the owner. Since, for 20 years, ownership rights could be acquired only by Hungarian nationals, the owners are generally Hungarian citizens. In addition, […]

Wann benötigen Sie einen Rechtsanwalt in Ungarn?

There are situations in which the involvement of a lawyer admitted in Hungary cannot be avoided. In other cases, instructing a lawyer may not be mandatory, but is highly advisable. 1. Where is legal representation mandatory in Hungary? • Lawyer in Hungary: before the regional courts, courts of appeal and the Supreme Court With very […]

What rights may buyers have against manufacturers and dealers in connection with the “emissions scandal”?

In the United States, the corporate groups involved in the manipulation have already paid compensation to customers affected by the diesel scandal. In Europe, by contrast, purchasers who drive a manipulated diesel vehicle only rarely assert claims against the manufacturer or dealer. However, claims may be brought on several legal grounds. Do you also drive […]

Finanzierung Ihrer Immobilie in Ungarn

How can you find the right solution to finance your dream home in Hungary? A holiday home — or even an entirely new home — in another European country does not necessarily have to remain the privilege of those who have saved several hundred thousand euros over many decades. In principle, you can also finance […]

Working Abroad but Want to Buy Property in Hungary?

Whatever the reason for moving abroad as a Hungarian, sooner or later many people are faced with the idea that they would like to buy property in Hungary — whether as an investment or as a future home — but may not have the full purchase price available in cash. What options are available to […]

Exhaust Gas Scandal: Manipulation Almost Certain

In the case of German-made diesel vehicles, it is almost certain that the products of every German car manufacturer contain manipulated hardware and software. More and more courts are accepting the argument that buyers’ rights have therefore been infringed and that

Fremdwährungskredite: Vorabentscheidungsverfahren vor dem EuGH

Aufgrund unserer Argumente warten immer mehr Gerichte auf die Stellungnahme des Gerichtshofs der Europäischen Union zur Rechtmäßigkeit von Fremdwährungskrediten. Im Rahmen des sogenannten Vorabentscheidungsverfahrens setzt das Gericht die gegen Kreditnehmer von Fremdwährungskrediten anhängigen Gerichtsverfahren aus. Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an uns.

Kreditnehmer mit Fremdwährungskrediten: Immobilienauktionen ausgesetzt

As a result of our previously published arguments , courts have suspended enforcement proceedings in cases involving bank measures against debtors burdened with foreign-currency loans. As a result, we have already been able to save the residential properties of several of our clients from auction. If you are facing a similar problem, please feel free […]

CJEU: In the absence of an exhaustively listed exception, the European Arrest Warrant must be executed

The Court of Justice of the European Union has recently published its decision in the case concerning an unknown defendant identified by the initials A.Y. (in reality, the case concerning Zsolt Hernádi in relation to MOL). According to the judgment, execution of a European Arrest Warrant and surrender of the requested person to another Member […]