Hungary’s Ministry of Justice has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered legal information platform designed to help users quickly access laws and legal guidance, Justice Minister Bence Tuzson announced at a press conference in Budapest on Monday.
The new online system, available at jog.gov.hu, aims to provide a user-friendly search tool supported by artificial intelligence that allows both citizens and legal professionals to easily find accurate legal and professional information.
According to Tuzson, the development forms part of a broader deregulation effort launched by the government, which focuses on simplifying legal and administrative frameworks, eliminating unnecessary overlaps and making legislation easier to understand. ‘We had to introduce a change in approach, focusing not only on deregulation but also on transparency,’ the minister said.
He explained that the system allows users to ask questions in plain language rather than legal terminology. The AI-powered platform then provides clear, legally accurate answers based on the relevant regulations. Tuzson said such a system is rare internationally, noting that similar AI-supported legal search platforms are not widely available worldwide.
The minister also stressed that improving the transparency of Hungary’s legal system is an important factor in strengthening economic competitiveness, as businesses need fast and reliable access to legal information. The platform is also intended to assist ordinary citizens. For example, Tuzson said that if someone enters a query about a car accident, the system can explain what legal steps to take and what procedures must be followed. As part of the project, developers processed the entire body of Hungarian legislation as well as municipal regulations in order to build the searchable database.
Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence László Palkovics said the platform is not only a convenience tool but also a strategic initiative. He noted that a 2025 study by Microsoft evaluating 145 countries ranked Hungary 19th globally in terms of the application of artificial intelligence, placing it ahead of countries such as Germany, Denmark, Poland and Czech Republic.
According to Palkovics, the government remains committed to expanding the use of artificial intelligence. He said the goal is to transform available data into knowledge that can also help guide future decision-making. The new legal database could also help reduce bureaucracy and support economic development by making the legal environment more transparent, he added.
President of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Elek Nagy described the development as a major milestone for Hungarian businesses. He said the project also contributes to the creation of a more efficient and digital state. According to Nagy, Hungary has the conditions in place to achieve near-complete digitalization of administrative procedures within three to five years, meaning that more than 90 per cent of cases could be handled digitally.
Nagy added that Hungary’s economy is at an important crossroads and requires a new type of partnership between the state and businesses. In the future, he said, the state should act as an innovation catalyst in economic policy. The ultimate goal, he added, is to improve the overall productivity of the Hungarian economy.
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