Amid escalating tensions between the Hungarian government and its LGBTQ community, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony has announced the city will organize its Pride march on June 28, despite a police ban. This year's Pride has been under threat since Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration introduced new restrictions under the guise of child protection, insinuating that Pride festivals promote inappropriate content. Karacsony has fiercely defended the event, calling it a “Day of Freedom,” and asserting that police have no right to prevent a lawful assembly. As anticipation grows for the march, potential participants are advised to prepare for fines and legal challenges, further highlighting the contentious political climate surrounding LGBTQ rights in Hungary.
**Budapest Pride Faces Police Ban, Mayor Vows to Defy Restrictions**
**Budapest Pride Faces Police Ban, Mayor Vows to Defy Restrictions**
Hungary’s capital remains determined to uphold its Pride march amidst a government ban, with the mayor pledging it will proceed as planned.
Budapest's LGBTQ Pride march is under threat from government restrictions, but the mayor is determined to organize it as a "Day of Freedom," defying the police ban. The confrontation between the city and Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s administration has heightened tensions, reflecting ongoing struggles for LGBTQ rights and freedom of assembly in Hungary. With the city's mayor rallying support and potential participants preparing for legal pushback, the outcome remains uncertain as the march date approaches.
