Orbán Cautions Against Joining Budapest Pride Parade

It may have legal consequences for those who choose to participate in the pride parade in Budapest. We are adults and I recommend that everyone decide what they want, if they want to follow the rules. If they do not, they must take the consequences, says Prime Minister Viktor Orbán according to Reuters.

» Published: June 27 2025 at 09:44

Orbán Cautions Against Joining Budapest Pride Parade
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Saturday's parade has previously been banned by the police, but the city's liberal mayor has chosen to continue with the arrangement.

Several foreign politicians have announced that they will participate, including Swedish EU parliamentarian Alice Bah Kuhnke.

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has advised commissioners not to travel to Budapest, but has also urged the Hungarian regime to change its stance on the parade.

A quick response came from Orbán, who advised von der Leyen not to interfere with member states' domestic issues.

Aside from potential legal consequences, visitors to Budapest Pride should not be worried about violence, according to Orbán.

Hungary is a civilized country. We do not harm each other, he says according to Politico.

Corrected: In a previous version, Orbán was given the wrong title.

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