EU Condemns Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws | JQJO

Seventeen EU countries condemned Hungary's new laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, citing violations of fundamental EU values. These laws effectively ban Pride marches and restrict LGBTQ+ rights. The joint statement urges Hungary to revise the legislation and calls on the European Commission to utilize its powers if necessary. While Hungary denies a Pride ban, activists disagree, highlighting the government's actions as a de facto prohibition. Although the EU could theoretically strip Hungary of its voting rights, sufficient support among member states is lacking.