Defying the Ban: City Stands Firm for Pride Parade in Budapest
Authorities in Budapest prohibited the scheduled Pride parade from taking place.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link In defiance of a ban, Budapest vows to host the Pride Parade, an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's rights.
The ConfrontationFollowing the Hungarian police's decision to ban the 2025 Pride Parade in Budapest, citing a controversial law curbing homosexuality depictions around minors, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony stood his ground. On his Facebook page, he emphasized that the ban had "no validity." He viewed the parade as a municipal event, for which no official approval was required.
The Controversial LawThe right-wing nationalist Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has been accused of restricting LGBTQ+ rights under the pretense of child protection for years. A 2021 law and its 2025 amendment targeted the annual Pride Parade, effectively making it illegal for any assembly to violate the Hungarian LGBTQ law. These restrictions have sparked widespread criticism and protests both within Hungary and Europe.
Taking a StandDespite the ban, Mayor Karacsony vowed to defy the decision, asserting that the police acted outside the legal framework governing public gatherings. City Hall affirmed its intentions to organize and facilitate the Pride march on June 28, unaffected by the police's intervention. This bold move signifies a direct challenge to the national government's restrictive laws on LGBTQ+ expression and solidifies the Pride march as both a cultural and political statement in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
References:1. ntv.de2. AFP
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The Pride Parade in Budapest, despite being banned by the Hungarian police, symbolizes a significant stand against the restrictive politics and child protection laws that have been criticized for infringing on LGBTQ+ rights, becoming a cultural and political news topic.