US Edition
Hungary Pride march wins backing of some foreign embassies, but not US
HUNGARY, JUN 23 – Thirty-three embassies express solidarity with Budapest Pride as Hungary enforces bans and surveillance, with fines up to $546 for participants, amid growing international support and local resistance.
- The 30th annual Budapest Pride march will take place on June 28 despite a police ban in Hungary's capital city.
- The ban follows a March law allowing police to prohibit Pride marches, justified by claims that protecting children overrides the right to assemble.
- Tens of thousands are expected to march with support from Budapest's liberal mayor and over 30 foreign embassies backing LGBTIQ+ rights.
- Amnesty International's 'Let Pride March' campaign has gathered over 100,000 signatures from 70 countries to urge safe participation without repression.
- The march represents a stand against increasing stigmatization and government actions restricting democratic rights in the lead-up to Hungary's 2026 parliamentary elections.
21 Articles
21 Articles
Why Pride in Budapest must go ahead
A new law banning assemblies that support LGBTI rights came into effect in Hungary earlier this year, in a direct attack on LGBTI people, their allies, and the right to protest. As a result, the Budapest Pride march due to take place on 28 June is under threat. Eszter Mihály, LGBTQI+ Rights Officer at Amnesty International Hungary, has been leading the organization’s campaign “Let Pride March” and is calling for national police to ensure the eve…
An EU Commissioner and several dozen MEPs want to join the Pride in Budapest. The big question is: Is the head of government Orbán angry – or is he secretly happy?
U.S. doesn't back embattled Budapest Pride, even as many foreign embassies do
Despite Hungary's ban on public LGBTQ+ events, tens of thousands of people will still fill the streets of Budapest on Saturday to march in its 30th annual Pride parade. Hungarian Parliament passed a constitutional amendment in April, in a vote of 140-21 along party lines, that makes it an offense to hold or attend events that violate Hungary’s so-called "child protection" law. Enacted in 2021, the law prohibits the "depiction or promotion" of ho…
Europe's most popular festival says 'LGBTQ+ representation is essential' - The Mirror
In spite of discriminatory laws being imposed against LGBTQ+ events, an organiser of this popular European music festival reveals why queer representation is more important than ever
Several cultural institutions have signed the statement, in which they stand up for the rights of LGBTQ people and against discrimination.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
