The Parliament

In order to comply with its responsibilities for Hungarians living outside the borders as enshrined in article (3) of § 6 of the Constitution of the Republic of Hungary;

In order to promote the preservation of their relations with Hungary;

Having regard to the universally accepted norms of international law, as well as to the international legal obligations of the Republic of Hungary;

Taking into account the aims of the Republic of Hungary in European integration, as well as the basic principles of the Law of the European Union regarding the respect for human rights and respect for the rights of national minorities and the rule of law;

Having regard to the development of regional relations within the region of Central Europe,

In order to ensure special relations of the Hungarians living in neighbouring countries to the Hungarian nation as a whole, the promotion and preservation of their well-being and national identity within their home country;

Without prejudice to the preferences and support provided by law for persons of Hungarian nationality living outside the Hungarian borders in other parts of the world;

Herewith creates the following Act: