June Constitution

The June Constitution, adopted in Hungary in 1949, was a legal framework that established a people's republic following World War II. Influenced by communist ideology, it aimed to create a socialist state with significant state control over the economy and society. The constitution emphasized the role of the working class, promoted social equality, and included fundamental rights, albeit under the guidance of the ruling Communist Party. It marked Hungary's transition to a single-party political system, reflecting broader trends in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. The constitution remained in effect until Hungary’s political transformation in 1989.