Overview

• Hungary's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events, including Pride marches, with 140 votes in favor and 21 against.
• The amendment codifies a binary definition of gender, denying recognition of transgender and intersex identities, and expands restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights.
• Authorities are now authorized to use facial recognition technology to identify and fine attendees of prohibited events, raising concerns over mass surveillance.
• The amendment allows the temporary suspension of citizenship for dual nationals outside the EU if deemed threats to public order or security, sparking legal and human rights concerns.
• Domestic protests and international criticism have intensified, with rights groups and opposition parties condemning the measures as authoritarian and discriminatory.