Despite Hungary's newly implemented anti-LGBTQ+ law that effectively bans Pride marches and allows fines for attendees, numerous European politicians have committed to participating in Budapest Pride. This defiance signifies a stand for fundamental rights and democracy against a backdrop of increasing repression. Prominent figures from the European Parliament aim to show support for the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary. Additionally, twenty EU member states joined in a formal appeal to the Hungarian government, expressing their deep concern over legislation that undermines the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Marc Angel, co-president of the European Union's Intergroup, told the outlet he will be attending as a means of "defending the right to assemble as a fundamental European right" and "show Hungarians who believe in democracy and in Europe that they are not alone".
In a joint statement, the 20 EU governments - including Czechia and Estonia - said they were "deeply concerned by recent legislative and constitutional amendments infringing on the fundamental rights of LGBTIQ+ persons which were adopted by the Hungarian parliament".
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