Hungary's Government Weighs In on Pride Parade Location, Sparking Debate

Budapest Pride Parade Location Debate: Government Offers Alternative Amidst Legal Concerns Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian government has weighed in on the upcoming Pride parade, sparking debate about its location and adherence to legal regulations. Minister Gergely Gulyás, in a recent press conference, stated that the government's position is that the Pride parade should be conducted within the existing legal framework. He stated that the government has proposed an alternative location to ensure the event's compliance with the law. "The question is whether the organizers' goal is to comply with legal regulations or if it's about provocation," Gulyás said, according to a video circulating on social media. "If it's the former, then cooperation with authorities is possible to ensure compliance with child protection laws." The government's proposal of an alternative location has been met with mixed reactions from the public and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. The debate highlights ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary and the government's approach to balancing public expression with legal regulations. Further discussions are expected as the Pride parade approaches.