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46 Groups Urge EU to Protect Budapest Pride Rights

6/26/2025

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As Budapest Pride draws near, 46 organizations are calling on the European Commission to intervene against Hungary's alarming new laws that criminalize Pride events. Set to take effect on April 15, 2025, these harsh measures threaten severe penalties and enable intrusive facial recognition, jeopardizing fundamental rights and setting a troubling precedent for other EU nations.

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As Budapest Pride draws near, 46 organizations are calling on the European Commission to intervene against Hungary's alarming new laws that criminalize Pride events. Set to take effect on April 15, 2025, these harsh measures threaten severe penalties and enable intrusive facial recognition, jeopardizing fundamental rights and setting a troubling precedent for other EU nations.