Hungarian Government Plans Constitutional Change to End Pride March
The Hungarian government plans to amend its constitution soon, a move that will emphasize child protection and potentially pave the way for a ban on the annual Pride march. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration has been critical of LGBTQ+ communities and has pledged to restrict funding for independent media and NGOs in Hungary. The planned constitutional change is seen as an attempt to silence critics and promote a Christian-conservative agenda.
- By redefining child protection as a top priority, the Hungarian government may be attempting to justify restrictions on minority groups and limit their freedom of expression.
- How will international pressure, including from European human rights organizations and allies like the United States, impact Hungary's response to these criticisms?