Mass Protests in Budapest Challenge Hungary's Ban on Pride Parades

Over 10,000 demonstrators rallied on Saturday against new legislation banning Pride events, as organizers vow to proceed with the June 28 parade despite fines and surveillance measures.

An estimated 10,000 protesters gathered in Budapest on Saturday to oppose Hungary's recent ban on Pride Parades, marking the latest in a series of demonstrations this month.
The mid-March law prohibits Pride events under the justification of protecting minors, building on a 2021 law restricting LGBTQ content for children.
The legislation enables fines of up to 500 Euros and authorizes facial recognition technology to identify participants, intensifying government surveillance.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing government continues to push additional constitutional amendments to further entrench restrictions on LGBTQ rights.
Despite legal and technological barriers, Pride organizers remain defiant, planning to hold the parade as scheduled on June 28.