Pride organisers vow to march in Romanian city that has blocked event four years in a row
Summary
Campaigners in Oradea, Romania, have been denied permission to hold Pride marches for four years in a row, with local authorities citing technical reasons. Despite the bans, organizers plan to hold the march again in 2026, drawing support from international groups and diplomats who say the issue affects basic rights and democracy.Key Facts
- Oradea is a city in western Romania with about 180,000 people.
- Since 2023, local authorities have blocked Pride events every year using legal or technical excuses.
- Organizers have offered many alternative routes and dates, but each time the city says no.
- The mayor’s party describes itself as liberal, conservative, and Christian democratic but has not commented on the banning.
- 152 organizations from 30 countries urged local officials to allow the march safely and according to EU law.
- Organizers see the bans as a threat to basic rights like peaceful assembly, not just LGBT rights.
- The planned 2026 march will go ahead without permission, as it did in 2025 when hundreds attended despite fines.
- Several diplomats and the Romanian ombudsman are expected to join the march this time.
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