Summary

Hungary passed a law banning Pride events and allowing facial recognition to identify attendees.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban endorsed the ban, sparking protests and resistance from activists who vowed to continue celebrating Pride.

Critics, including human rights groups and European Parliament members, condemned the law as illegal and discriminatory.

Activists fear heightened surveillance and repression but remain determined to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

The ban aligns with Orban’s broader anti-LGBTQ+ agenda, which has previously restricted adoption and LGBTQ+ content for minors.