Virulently anti-LGBTQ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary declared today that Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year as a way to “protect” children. For decades, the Budapest Pride parade has marched down Andrássy Avenue, a wide, tree-lined street in the city’s center.
Budapest Pride should be held in closed venue for ‘child protection’, says government official
[image or embed] — The Guardian (@theguardian.com) February 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
From The Guardian:
The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his rightwing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent.
It was unclear whether the government intended to move the event inside and restrict access.
Community members said Pride was a family-friendly event and posed no threat to children. The organisers of the march did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Orbán, a longtime ally of Donald Trump and opponent of LGBTQ rights, added that Pride organizers “should not even bother” with this year’s event calling it a “waste of money and time.” The post below is from last June when over 30,000 took part in Budapest Pride.
Thousands join Budapest Pride to protest anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Carrying rainbow flags and dancing through the streets, thousands of Hungarians celebrated the annual Budapest Pride parade on Saturday (22 June) and vowed to keep protesting over the government’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies. [image or embed] — European News (@eunews.social) June 23, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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