Hungary's Pride Parade Grows Despite Government Ban
TL;DR
Hungary's LGBTQ+ community plans to hold a Pride march in Budapest despite a government ban and threats of legal repercussions, including fines and jail time, as part of broader anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The march aims to be the largest in Hungary's history, facing opposition from right-wing groups and government authorities, but garnering support from European officials and allies advocating for equal rights and freedom of assembly.
- Hungary's LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march NBC News
- Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban BBC
- Budapest Pride Parade Was Bigger Than Ever, Despite Orban’s Ban The New York Times
- Giant crowd at Pride in Budapest defies repressive new Hungarian law The Washington Post
- Huge crowds pack Budapest as banned Pride swells into anti-Orban rally Reuters
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