Hungarian MPs scrap Orbán's anti-LGBTQ measures
Summary
Hungarian lawmakers have removed parts of a 2021 law that stigmatized LGBTQ people, including bans on showing or promoting homosexuality or transgender identities. This change came after a new government took office and coincided with the European Union releasing funds previously frozen due to rule of law concerns.Key Facts
- In 2021, Hungary passed a law banning the portrayal or promotion of homosexuality or transgenderism, affecting education and public gatherings.
- The new Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, repealed these measures as part of reversing the previous administration’s policies.
- The European Union agreed to release €4.2 billion in funds previously frozen because of rule of law issues during the former government.
- Budapest’s Gay Pride marches in 2024 and 2025 happened without restrictions despite past government opposition.
- Human rights groups welcomed the repeal but said more changes are needed, like same-sex marriage rights and transgender legal recognition.
- The previous law was linked to right-wing conservative politics and concerns about public morals.
- The current government is taking a cautious approach, avoiding liberal language but softening laws affecting sexual minorities.
- Opposition parties like Fidesz and the Christian Democrats voted against the new amendments.
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