Summary
Hungary’s parliament passed a law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events, including the annual Budapest Pride march, in a 136-27 vote.
The ruling Fidesz party and its coalition partner fast-tracked the measure, arguing that Pride events harm children. The law allows authorities to fine attendees up to $550 and use facial recognition for enforcement.
Opposition lawmakers protested with smoke bombs, while Budapest Pride organizers condemned the law as political scapegoating.
Critics view the move as part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights amid economic struggles and upcoming elections.
In Germany, we usually call the pride events “Christopher Street days”…
A nice reminder that the peaceful part is optional depending on the government…
Kick them out
Hungary must be kicked out of EU
Pride Riot it is then
The first Pride was a riot.
I hate it here
