Overview

• The Hungarian Parliament formally amended the constitution to define gender strictly as 'male' or 'female' and banned pride marches under the guise of protecting children.
• Provisions were introduced to suspend the citizenship of dual nationals deemed threats to national security, with George Soros highlighted as a potential target.
• The amendments are part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's broader conservative agenda, consolidating power and appealing to far-right voters ahead of the 2026 elections.
• Large-scale protests erupted nationwide, with demonstrators blocking bridges and rallying against what critics label an authoritarian drift.
• European and human rights organizations have called for a stronger response to counteract the erosion of democratic values in Hungary.