Around 100,000 march at Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary’s ban on the event
Summary
Around 100,000 people marched in Budapest's biggest-ever LGBTQ+ Pride event, despite a government ban and potential fines. The march challenged new Hungarian laws that restrict LGBTQ+ expression and assemblies, drawing attention to broader concerns about democratic rights.Key Facts
- About 100,000 people joined the LGBTQ+ Pride march in Budapest, Hungary.
- The government had banned the march, citing a new law that restricts LGBTQ+ events.
- The law, passed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's party, makes it illegal to promote homosexuality to minors.
- Participants risked police actions and fines of up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($586).
- Police altered the march route to keep participants away from far-right counterprotesters.
- Budapest’s mayor supported the march, claiming it did not need police approval as a municipal event.
- More than 70 members of the European Parliament participated in the event.
- The event highlighted concerns over Hungary's restrictions on democratic and LGBTQ+ rights.
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