Hungary's parliament has recently enacted a law that bans all LGBTQ+ Pride events, including the prominent Budapest Pride March. This legislation, passed with a 136-27 vote, is a continuation of the government's trend to restrict LGBTQ+ rights, countering previous protections. Supported by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, the law enables heavy fines for attendees of these events and utilizes facial recognition technology for enforcement. Critics, including event organizers, have slammed the law as a political maneuver to distract from more pressing social issues in Hungary.
Attending a prohibited event will carry fines up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($550) and may involve facial recognition tools for identification.
Budapest Pride organizers condemned the law as political theater, asserting that the ruling party is exploiting the LGBTQ community for its gain.
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