Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead
Summary
Police in Budapest have banned the city’s Pride march planned for June 28, but the city’s mayor has promised it will still happen. The mayor argues that the event, called the "Day of Freedom," falls outside the rules on public gatherings. The decision is part of a larger conflict involving Hungary’s government, which has passed laws limiting such events under child protection guidelines.Key Facts
- The Budapest Pride march scheduled for June 28 has been banned by police.
- Budapest’s mayor, Gergely Karacsony, promises the event will still take place, calling it the "Day of Freedom."
- The Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, opposes the Pride march, citing child protection laws.
- A new law allows police to fine participants identified with facial recognition software.
- The mayor argues that the event doesn’t violate rules on public gatherings.
- Participants from Hungary and other countries are expected for the event.
- Human rights groups are advising participants not to pay fines immediately and to seek appeals.
- Hungary's Supreme Court has previously ruled against attempts to ban similar events.
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