Overview

• The Hungarian constitution now legally defines gender in strictly binary terms, excluding recognition of non-binary and transgender identities.
• A child’s right to moral development has been elevated above nearly all other rights, except the right to life, under the new constitutional amendment.
• The changes empower police and courts to restrict LGBTQ+ gatherings, including potentially banning Pride events and other public demonstrations.
• Public protests have erupted across Hungary, with demonstrators clashing with security forces over what critics view as authoritarian measures.
• Opponents argue that these changes are part of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's broader strategy to consolidate power and deflect attention from domestic issues.