Overview

• The Hungarian Parliament passed a law banning Pride events with 136 votes in favor and 27 against, citing 'child protection' as the justification.
• The law builds on the controversial 2021 'child protection' law, which restricts LGBTQ+ content for minors and bans advertising portraying LGBTQ+ individuals as part of normal life.
• Organizers of Budapest Pride have announced plans to hold the event on June 28, 2025, despite the risk of fines up to 500 euros for participants and organizers.
• Opposition politicians protested during the parliamentary vote with disruptive actions, including setting off smoke bombs and playing the Soviet anthem.
• The legislation reflects Prime Minister Viktor Orban's broader campaign to curtail LGBTQ+ rights, drawing criticism from international human rights groups.