The Pride in Budapest will take place on Saturday despite a ban from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. With the presence of international politicians, including the Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema and outgoing state secretary Mariëlle Paul (emancipation), the Hungarian capital is under a magnifying glass.
Last week, the Hungarian police announced that it would maintain the ban on the Pridemars of Orbán’s government. Nevertheless, according to Mayor Gergely Karácsony, the event will continue and dozens of international politicians are present.
In March Orbáns Fidesz party approved legislation that makes canceling LGBTQIA+events possible. According to the government, protecting children against exposure to homosexuality is going to be above the right to meet. Authorities may also use face recognition to impose fines.
The progressive mayor Karácsony opposes Orbán and remains strongly in favor of the pride. He tried to circumvent the ban by turning the event into day for freedom, with a march as the most important part through the city. “But it’s not a pride,” emphasizes Karácsony. After legal tug -of -war, the police maintained the ban. Yet tens of thousands of visitors are expected.
The pride ban is in line with the Christian and nationalist agenda of the Orbán government. Over the past ten years, Orbán has adopted several laws that limit LGBTQIA+rights. For example, Hungary only recognizes man and woman as gender and prohibits adoption by couples of the same sex.
Hard criticism of the Orbán government
Critics regard the pride ban as an attack on democratic values in Hungary. “It shows how the government wants to limit fundamental rights,” says Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International. “But also how powerful resistance can be when we meet.”
Amnesty handed a petition with 120,000 signatures to the police on Wednesday, in which the police chief is called upon to respect, protect and facilitate the right to the fundamental right to peaceful protest.
Criticism of Orbán from Europe
A call from the European Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen to let the Pride go through, could count on hard criticism from Orbán. In a radio interview, the Prime Minister compared the request with “a call from Moscow in communist times”, referring to the Soviet Union of which Hungary was a part.
Orbán further said that the police must ensure that the law is complied with, with the addition that “Hungary is a civilized country” where violence is not necessary.
Halsema is present at the Mars on a personal invitation of Karácsony. “International solidarity is of great importance at these moments,” she told city channel AT5 . State Secretary Paul is on behalf of the outgoing cabinet in Hungary. A majority of the House of Representatives had called for the cabinet for this.
At the reception of Mayor Karácsony on Friday, Paul expressed her aversion to the LGBTQia+rights policy in Hungary. “My presence here is a statement against the undemocratic actions of the Hungarian government. And I am not alone,” said the State Secretary during her speech. “I am here with the explicit support of the Lower House. Millions of people in the Netherlands support you.”
MPs from VVD, GroenLinks-PvdA, Volt and D66 have also said they were present, as well as dozens of MEPs and Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for Equality. “The right to be exactly who you want, to love who you want and to march for your rights are fundamental freedoms of our Union,” said Lahbib.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participants of the Pride risk a fine of 500 euros. Because the police may use face recognition, fines can be handed out afterwards. The police also threatened with arrests against the organizers of the event. There is also a counter -demonstration that could cause tension.
The Pride in Budapest Will Still Take Place on Saturday Despite a Ban by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. With the presence of international politicians, including the Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema and Outgoing State Secretary Mariëlle Paul (Emancipation), The Hungarian Capital is under a Magnifying Glass.
Last week, The Hungaran Police Announced That They would uphold the Ban on the Pride March by Orbán’s Government. Neverbertheless, Accordance to Mayor Gergely Karácsony, The Event Will ProCeed, And Dishes of International Politicians Will Be Present.
In March, Orbán’s Fidesz Party Approved LegiLation That Makes It Possible to Cancel Lgbtqia+ Events. Accordance to the government, protecting children from exposure to homosexuality is more important than the right to assembly. Authorities are also allowed to use facial recognition to impose fines on participants.
The Progressive Mayor Karácsony Opposes Orbán and Remains a Strong Supporter of Pride. He tried to circumvent the ban by Renaling the Event Day for Freedom, with the most important Part Being a March through the City. “But it’s not pride,” Karácsony Emphasized. After Legal Wrangling, The Police Upheld the Ban. Neverberthess, Tens of Thousands or Visitors Are Expected.
The Pride Ban is in line with the Christian and Nationalist Agenda of the Orbán Government. About The Past Ten Years, Orbán Has passed Several Laws That Restrict Lgbtqia+ Rights. For Example, Hungary Only Recognizes Man and Woman as Genders and Prohibits Adoption by Same-Sex Couples.
Strong Criticism of the Orbán Government
Critics See the Pride Ban As An Attack On Democratic Values in Hungary. “It shows How the Government Wants to Restrict Fundamental Rights,” Says Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International. “But also how powerful resistance can be when we come together.”
On Wednesday, Amnesty Handed over a petition with 120,000 signatures to the Police, Calling on the Police Chief to “Respect, Protect and Facilitation” the right to the fundamental right to peaceful protest.
Criticism or Orbán from Europe
A call from European Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen to Still Allow Pride to Process was with with Strong Criticism from Orbán. In a Radio Interview, The Prime Minister Compared The Request to “A Call From Moscow in Communist Times,” Referring to the Soviet Union, or which Hungary was a part.
Orbán Further Said That the Police Must Ensure That Law is Complied With, Adding That “Hungary Is A Civilized Country” Where Violence is not Necessary.
Halsema is present at the March at the Personal Invitation of Karácsony. “International Solidarity is of Great Importance at Moments Like Thesis,” She Told City Channel AT5 . State Secretary Paul is in Hungary on Behalf of the Outgoing Cabinet. A majority of the house of representatives had called on the cabinet to do so.
At Mayor Karácsony’s reception on Friday, Paul Expressed Her Disapproval of the Policy on Lgbtqia+ Rights in Hungary. “My Presence here is a statement Against the undemocratic actions of the Hungarian Government. And I am Not Alone,” The State Secretary Said Duration Her Speech. “I am here with the explicit support of the house of representatives. Millions of people in the Netherlands support you.”
Members of Parliament from VVD, GroenLinks-PvdA, Volt and D66 Have also Said They Be Present, As have boxes of Members of the European Parliament and Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for Equality. “The right to be exactly who you want to be, to love who you want to love and to march for your rights are fundamental freedoms of our union,” Lahbib Said.
Participants in Pride Risk A Fine or 500 euros, Accordance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Because the police may use facial recognition, fines can be handed out afterwards. The Police have also threated to judgment the organizers of the event. There is also a counter-demonstration that could cause tension.