Hungary - Profile Updates2. General objectives and principles of cultural policy
2.1 Main features of the current cultural policy model
The new government has rationalised by strengthening the position of the state in cultural matters.
3.4 International cultural co-operation
3.4.1 Overview of main structures and trends
International co-operation in culture and education moved to Ministry of Public Admin and Justice.
Hungary/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities
Public culture administration changes without consultation.
4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.2.1 Conceptual issues of policies for the arts
Re-drawing the canon of national culture is taking place.
4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies
The National Gallery was fused with the Museum of Fine Arts in 2012.
4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies
Responsibility for built heritage and archaeology was transferred to the Ministry for the Interior in 2012 and reorganised.
Hungary/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes
The time taken to overhaul the film sector has impacted on production but 2013 will see the first films supported by the Film Fund.
4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.11 New technologies and digitalisation in the arts and culture
New Hungarian National Digital Archive and Film Institute reflects importance of digital heritage to new government.
4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.3 Other relevant issues and debates
By the end of 2011, 300 cultural festivals were registered in a new database to promote their activities and help find sponsorship.
Hungary/ 5.1 General legislation
5.1.1 Constitution
Since 1 January 2012 the new constitution is active which includes references to culture.
5.1 General legislation
5.1.2 Division of jurisdiction
Plans to reorganise regional and local administration will impact on cultural institutions.
Hungary/ 5.1 General legislation
5.1.5 Tax laws
Concern for donations to film-making and performing arts in tax credit system extension to sports donations.
5.1 General legislation
5.1.5 Tax laws
VAT raised to 27% in 2012.
Hungary/ 5.2 Legislation on culture
Funding for the National Cultural Fund now comes from the lottery instead of a levy on cultural goods and services.
5.3 Sector specific legislation
5.3.3 Cultural heritage
Due to very high insurance costs for a Cezanne exhibition, a new law provides state guarantees to cover similar borrowings.
8.1 Direct and indirect support to artists
8.1.4 Support to professional artists associations or unions
Fundamental changes took place in the administration of non-profit organisations by the so-called Act on Civil Society 2011.