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Hungary's Court Overturns Pride March Ban, Sparks EU Tensions

6/3/2025

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Hungary's Supreme Court has declared the ban on the Budapest Pride march unlawful, emphasizing that there was no proof it safeguarded children. This ruling challenges recent laws curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, which have faced backlash from 20 EU nations. Ongoing protests underscore the growing rift between Hungary and the EU regarding democracy and human rights.

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Hungary's Supreme Court has declared the ban on the Budapest Pride march unlawful, emphasizing that there was no proof it safeguarded children. This ruling challenges recent laws curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, which have faced backlash from 20 EU nations. Ongoing protests underscore the growing rift between Hungary and the EU regarding democracy and human rights.