Pride banned, rights curtailed: How is the EU helping LGBTQ+ people?

Friday, Jun 27, 2025

Der Standard

EU’s role in protecting LGBTQ+ rights amid rising anti-equality pressures across member states, exemplified by Hungary.

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LGBTIQ rights are under pressure not only in Hungary but also in other EU countries, prompting questions about the European Union’s potential influence. Organizers of Budapest Pride face significant challenges this year as the police have banned the event and threatened fines up to 500 Euros for participation; however, organizers plan to proceed with their demonstration, while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has recently increased pressure on Viktor Orbán’s government to allow the event.

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