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100,000 March for LGBT Rights Amid Political Turmoil

7/11/2025

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In a powerful display of unity, over 100,000 people flooded the streets of Budapest on June 28 for the Pride parade, boldly championing LGBT rights despite a government ban. As Prime Minister Viktor Orban's popularity wanes, his Fidesz party finds itself trailing a rising conservative challenger, setting the stage for a pivotal general election in April.

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In a powerful display of unity, over 100,000 people flooded the streets of Budapest on June 28 for the Pride parade, boldly championing LGBT rights despite a government ban. As Prime Minister Viktor Orban's popularity wanes, his Fidesz party finds itself trailing a rising conservative challenger, setting the stage for a pivotal general election in April.