Hungary Moves to Ban Budapest Pride March in Latest LGBTQ+ Crackdown
The proposed legislation, citing a controversial 'child protection' law, threatens fines and facial recognition measures, raising concerns over fundamental freedoms.
- Hungary's ruling Fidesz Party has introduced a bill to ban the Budapest Pride march, citing the 2021 'child protection' law as justification.
- The bill would impose fines of up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546) for organizing or attending events deemed to violate the law.
- Authorities would be authorized to use facial recognition technology to identify participants in the Pride event.
- Budapest Pride, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has been a symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility and rights in Hungary.
- Critics, including rights groups and EU officials, warn that the proposed ban undermines freedom of speech and assembly, reflecting broader attacks on democratic values.
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