Overview

• Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public events, including the annual Pride parade in Budapest.
• The amendment enshrines a binary gender model, denying legal recognition of transgender and intersex identities.
• Authorities are now empowered to use facial recognition technology to identify and fine attendees of banned events.
• Dual nationals deemed a threat to public order or national security can face temporary suspension of their Hungarian citizenship.
• The measures have sparked widespread protests and international condemnation, with critics warning of Hungary's shift toward authoritarianism.