Library of the Hungarian Parliament, Parliamentary library in Budapest, Hungary.
The Library of the Hungarian Parliament is a research facility holding extensive collections on legislation, politics, and history. Its holdings include Hungarian parliamentary documents, international publications, and materials from international institutions, all available in different reading spaces.
Founded in 1902 alongside the Parliament building, the library has served as a research center for legislative documents since its creation. It evolved over the decades to meet the growing information needs of the state.
The library reflects the Parliament's role as the center of lawmaking and shows how information supports political decision-making. Visitors can see how a modern state builds its laws and policies on knowledge and documentation.
Access to the library requires registration, as it is a research facility with specific rules for visitors. Those interested should check in advance what materials are available, since some holdings are stored off-site.
The library subscribes to hundreds of journals and newspapers from around the world, with many in languages other than Hungarian. This collection offers a window into the international perspectives the Parliament considers in its work.
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