Budapest mayor says he’s proud to face charges for leading Pride parade

Budapest mayor says he’s proud to face charges for leading Pride parade

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony remains defiant after being criminally charged for his role in organizing his city’s Pride parade last summer in defiance of Hungary’s anti-2SLBGTQ+ laws.

Criminal Charges Pressed Against Budapest Mayor After Hundreds of Thousands Defy Pride Ban

Budapest PrideErin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber.Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest did not ask for permission. He led by example, standing alongside hundreds of thousands of Hungarians pouring into the streets of his city for the 30th annual Pride Month celebration last year.Meanwhile, the country’s authoritarian right-wing government made public displ…