Hungary Amends Constitution to Legally Exclude Non-Binary Identities
The Hungarian Parliament voted 140 to 21 to define gender strictly as male or female, deepening restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights under Viktor Orbán's government.
- The constitutional amendment, passed on April 14, 2025, enforces a binary definition of gender, excluding non-binary individuals from legal recognition.
- The vote secured the required two-thirds majority, with 140 in favor and 21 against the measure in Parliament.
- This marks the 15th amendment to Hungary's 2011 constitution, reflecting Viktor Orbán's long-term political agenda.
- The change follows a series of anti-LGBTQ+ policies, including a 2020 law banning legal gender changes and a recent ban on Pride events.
- Protests erupted both inside Parliament and outside government buildings, highlighting domestic opposition to the new restrictions.
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