Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events
The law also allows the government to use facial recognition technology to identify those who attend prohibited events
April 14, 2025
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The law also allows the government to use facial recognition technology to identify those who attend prohibited events
The right-wing leader and champion of illiberal democracy cemented his hold on parliament, but some are questioning if the election was fair.
Over 5,000 people protested in front of Parliament against the new law on Monday.
The nation's leaders targeted the LGBTQ+ community after a high-profile leader was caught in a sex scandal.
Leaders of the conservative party are outraged by the advertisements.
The organizers of Budapest Pride said it was the largest in the march's 26 years.
The host of a now-infamous orgy says far-right Hungarian politician Jozsef Szajer (pictured) was just one of many legislators he's entertained.
Jozsef Szajer, who represented Hungary's right-wing ruling party in the European Parliament, had crafted the nation's ban on same-sex marriage.
The World Press Photo Exhibition contained no nudity or explicit content, but detractors said it violated the country’s oppressive anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
The Hungarian government next week will submit draft legislation to parliament allowing unmarried or gay couples to register their relationships. The bill would give them many of the same benefits currently granted only to married couples, including rights of inheritance or to take the other's name, government spokesman David Daroczi said Friday.
Hungarian officials say they have been emboldened by Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ moves.
The vote comes against the backdrop of daily protests against the government.
The act follows a new law in the country that prohibits sharing LGBTQ+ content.
From Japan to Argentina, this year saw uneven movement for equality.
Thousands blocked major streets and bridges in Budapest to show their outrage.