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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.

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[–] lemmydividebyzero@reddthat.com 7 points 13 hours ago

In Germany, we usually call the pride events "Christopher Street days"...

A nice reminder that the peaceful part is optional depending on the government...

[–] Gudl@feddit.org 5 points 13 hours ago

Kick them out

[–] Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.works 20 points 19 hours ago
[–] Mubelotix@jlai.lu 50 points 1 day ago

Hungary must be kicked out of EU

[–] CobblerScholar@lemmy.world 44 points 1 day ago

Pride Riot it is then

[–] termaxima@jlai.lu 36 points 1 day ago

The first Pride was a riot.

[–] hangpakkok@lemmynsfw.com 11 points 1 day ago

I hate it here