EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values
Summary
The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary’s 2021 law restricting LGBTQ+ content in schools and on TV violates key European Union values like non-discrimination and freedom of expression. This is the first time the court found a member state in breach of EU law solely for violating these fundamental principles.Key Facts
- Hungary’s 2021 law bans LGBTQ+ content in school education and on TV before 10 p.m.
- The EU court said the law discriminates and stigmatizes LGBTQ+ people, breaking EU values.
- These values include respect for human dignity, democracy, equality, rule of law, and minority rights.
- The ruling requires Hungary to repeal the law and pay legal costs.
- The law was compared to Russia’s “gay propaganda” law.
- Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, has not clarified if he will change this law.
- EU funds to Hungary have been partly frozen due to this and related concerns like corruption and academic freedom.
- Sixteen EU countries and the European Parliament supported the case against Hungary.
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