Hungary to create a new unit to combat animal abuse
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Hungary will establish a new unit called Zöld Őrség to protect animals and enforce stricter penalties for animal cruelty.
László Gajdos, the Hungarian minister responsible for the living environment, announced that the unit will begin operations on January 1, 2027. The Zöld Őrség will function as part of the National Living Environment Supervision Authority. The ministry says the new unit will have the power to intervene in cases of animal abuse and neglect that the government could not previously address.
The minister linked this new initiative to a recent court ruling where a man received a prison sentence for failing to care for two dogs. The dogs lived on short chains without food or veterinary care, which resulted in the death of one animal. The minister stated that the ruling sends a clear message that causing suffering to animals can lead to criminal liability.
