Hungary Enacts Constitutional Ban on LGBTQ+ Public Events

The amendment also enshrines binary gender definitions, introduces facial recognition for enforcement, and allows citizenship suspension for dual nationals deemed threats.

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.