In a powerful statement, Ruben Friewald, International Officer of Momentum TizenX, condemns Hungary's escalating authoritarian measures, highlighting the recent law that bans the Budapest Pride March and further undermines LGBTQ+ rights.
As the Hungarian government intensifies its attacks on fundamental freedoms, Momentum MPs have faced fines and expulsion for their protest actions. This statement sheds light on the dangerous trajectory Hungary is heading towards, with disturbing parallels to autocratic regimes.
The statement details the alarming rise in repression against political opposition and the LGBTQ+ community. With the new law allowing facial recognition technology to target Pride participants and the harsh penalties for dissenting MPs, the situation in Hungary has become a stark warning for the future of democratic freedoms in Europe.
Read on for a deep dive into how Viktor Orbán's government is eroding democracy and what it means for the future of Hungary's political landscape.
Member Statement From TizenX on Hungarian Pride Ban