Hungary's government plans to move Pride off the streets

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Source: Reuters

Hungary's government plans to move Pride off the streets

Reuters
Wed, February 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM EST 2 min read

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's annual Budapest Pride should be held in a "closed venue" this year rather than processing along an avenue in central Budapest as previously, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Chief of Staff said on Wednesday, citing child protection.

It was unclear whether the government intended to move the event inside or also restrict access.

The plan appeared to be part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his right-wing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent.

Community members say Pride is a family friendly event and poses no threat to children.

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