Hungary's Parliament Passes Amendments Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights and Dual Nationals
Hungary's parliament has approved constitutional amendments limiting LGBTQ+ rights and imposing restrictions on dual nationals, echoing concerns over increasing authoritarianism.
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Overview
Hungary's parliament has approved controversial amendments restricting LGBTQ+ rights, enabling the government to ban public gatherings and suspend dual nationals’ citizenship. Prime Minister Orbán's ruling coalition argued the changes protect children, while critics and opposition cite them as steps towards authoritarianism. The amendments permit facial recognition technology at events and declare two genders, dismissing transgender identities. Protests erupted outside Parliament, indicating widespread dissent against the ruling party's controversial moves ahead of looming elections.
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- Hungary's parliament passed constitutional amendments that restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ communities and dual nationals, citing the need to protect children's moral and physical development.
- Protests ahead of the vote showcased opposition discontent with the government's authoritarian tendencies, as they attempt to mobilize their base ahead of the 2026 elections.
- The government's use of facial recognition and new bans on public events, like Pride, raise concerns over civil liberties and the chilling effects on political dissent.
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