Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights

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Hungary's parliament passed an amendment to the constitution allowing the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, sparking criticism of authoritarianism. The amendment, proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's ruling coalition, prioritizes children's rights over LGBTQ+ rights and prohibits the promotion of homosexuality to minors. Opposition lawmakers protested the vote, arguing that the government is dismantling democracy and using anti-LGBTQ+ measures to distract from other issues. The amendment also reinforces binary gender norms and allows for the suspension of dual citizenship for those deemed a threat to public order. Orbán's government has faced backlash for its crackdown on critics and foreign influence in Hungarian politics.

Source: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-pride-ban-amendment-orban-gay-rights-lgbtq-155ec12cbbde7cc6be0f96adb323de77