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Outrage as Hungary Bans Pride Events, Enforces Surveillance

3/18/2025

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Hungary's parliament has passed a controversial law that bans Pride events and permits facial recognition to track participants, imposing hefty fines for those who attend. Dubbed "child protection," this legislation has sparked outrage for undermining LGBTQ+ rights and is seen as a diversion from critical economic challenges, raising concerns about authoritarianism as the 2026 elections approach.

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Hungary's parliament has passed a controversial law that bans Pride events and permits facial recognition to track participants, imposing hefty fines for those who attend. Dubbed "child protection," this legislation has sparked outrage for undermining LGBTQ+ rights and is seen as a diversion from critical economic challenges, raising concerns about authoritarianism as the 2026 elections approach.