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MPs Urge Cabinet to Join Banned Pride March in Budapest - DutchNews.nl
- On May 22, 2025, Dutch MPs called on the Cabinet to have ministers participate in the Pride event planned in Budapest for next month, despite it being prohibited under Hungarian law.
- The motion followed the Hungarian parliament’s March ban on the Pride event, initiated by Viktor Orbán’s right-wing Fidesz party, with ongoing preparations despite the prohibition.
- Several MPs expressed intent to attend, while Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans urged caution, suggesting the Cabinet await the permit application before deciding participation.
- The VVD and Volt parties sponsored the motion supported by most government parties except PVV, with quotes emphasizing that Pride symbolizes European values and sends a political message.
- The Dutch government condemned Hungary’s ban, viewing it as contrary to EU principles of freedom and democracy, and promised to clarify the Cabinet’s role after permit finalization.
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