Hungarian police approve Budapest Pride in break from Orbán era
Hungarian police have approved the upcoming Budapest Pride parade, marking a significant shift from the previous government's stance. This decision follows the election of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who has expressed support for equality and freedom of assembly. The approval comes despite the previous government's attempts to ban such events under controversial legislation.
- ▪The 2026 Budapest Pride parade has been approved by Hungarian police.
- ▪Last year's Pride event saw a record attendance of 200,000 people despite threats of fines.
- ▪The new government has not yet reversed the previous legislation that allowed for the banning of Pride events.
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Organisers of the 2025 Budapest Pride march said 200,000 people attended despite the threat of fines. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOrganisers of the 2025 Budapest Pride march said 200,000 people attended despite the threat of fines. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesHungaryHungarian police approve Budapest Pride in break from Orbán eraPolicy U-turn comes after rightwing nationalist government was swept from power in April after 16-year rule Europe live – latest updates Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondentFri 29 May 2026 07.56 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 08.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePolice in Hungary have said they will allow next month’s Pride parade in Budapest to take place, signalling a reversal from last year when they sought to…
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