EU court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law violates human rights
Summary
The European Union’s top court ruled that Hungary’s 2021 law restricting LGBTQ content for people under 18 breaks EU law. The court said the law violates human rights and the EU’s core values of dignity, equality, and respect for minorities.Key Facts
- Hungary passed a law in 2021 banning the “promotion of homosexuality” to those under 18.
- The law led to bans on books, plays, and films with LGBTQ themes.
- The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled the law breaches EU treaties and values.
- The ruling was supported by the European Commission, 16 EU member states, and the European Parliament.
- Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán defended the law as protecting children from abuse.
- The law was compared to Russia’s 2013 anti-gay propaganda law by critics.
- Hungary banned the Budapest Pride march last year, but thousands marched anyway.
- Hungary’s new leader, Peter Magyar, pledged to improve relations with the EU and avoid stigmatizing people for their sexual orientation.
- The EU wants Hungary to follow the court's decision and restore access to frozen EU funds.
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