Tens of thousands of people gathered for Budapest Pride march despite the government's threat of ‘legal consequences’. The country’s main Pride march was cast into doubt earlier this year after the country’s ruling Fidesz party – led by the rightwing populist Viktor Orbán – backed legislation that created a legal basis for Pride to be banned, citing a widely criticised need to protect children. The move caused outrage from within Hungary and beyond, turning Budapest Pride into a rallying cry against a government that has long faced criticism for weakening democratic institutions and gradually undermining the rule of law. Crowds gather for Budapest Pride march despite Orbán’s threat of ‘legal consequences’ – Europe live Budapest Pride expected to be a rallying cry against Orbán’s rollback of rights
Tens of thousands march against Hungary's government for LGBT rights
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Tens of thousands of people gathered for Budapest Pride march despite the government's threat of ‘legal consequences’. The country’s main Pride march was cast into doubt earlier this year after the country’s ruling Fidesz party – led by the rightwing populist Viktor Orbán – backed legislation that created a legal basis for Pride to be banned, citing a widely criticised need to protect children. The move caused outrage from within Hungary and beyond, turning Budapest Pride into a rallying cry against a government that has long faced criticism for weakening democratic institutions and gradually undermining the rule of law. Crowds gather for Budapest Pride march despite Orbán’s threat of ‘legal consequences’ – Europe live Budapest Pride expected to be a rallying cry against Orbán’s rollback of rights
