Hungary has passed a sweeping new constitutional amendment that bans all public LGBTQ-related events and gatherings, including Pride parades, as part of its ongoing effort to protect minors and reinforce the nation’s cultural and moral framework.
The amendment, championed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP coalition, passed overwhelmingly in parliament with 140 votes in favor and 21 against. The law emphasizes the constitutional priority of protecting children’s “moral, physical, and spiritual development,” placing parental rights and traditional values above activist-driven agendas in public spaces.
Under the new law, the government has reaffirmed its definition of gender as biologically male or female—rejecting efforts to expand or redefine gender categories based on ideology. The measure also authorizes the use of modern surveillance tools, such as facial recognition technology, to ensure compliance with the law and deter prohibited public demonstrations that violate the new standards.
Supporters argue the amendment is necessary to shield children from overt sexualized content and political activism disguised as social justice. “This is about protecting families, defending Hungarian culture, and preventing foreign ideologies from being imposed on our youth,” one lawmaker stated during debate.
Organizers of LGBTQ events that violate the law could face fines or penalties. However, the legislation does not criminalize individuals for private conduct—only public demonstrations and displays deemed inappropriate or in violation of the country’s constitutional framework.
Criticism from outside Hungary has been swift, particularly from EU bureaucrats and global NGOs that have long clashed with Hungary’s national-conservative leadership. But within Hungary, polls suggest broad public support for measures that prioritize family values, national identity, and the protection of children from politicized content in public spaces.
The law also includes a provision to revoke Hungarian citizenship from dual nationals who are deemed threats to national security—particularly those with ties to non-EU countries. Officials say this will serve as an additional safeguard against foreign influence operations or destabilizing actors.
While opponents claim the amendment restricts expression, the Orbán government insists it is defending Hungary’s sovereignty and reinforcing democratic self-determination in the face of mounting pressure from outside political forces.
With national elections approaching in 2026, the amendment signals the government’s continued commitment to conservative principles and the will of the Hungarian people. As other nations drift toward chaos under radical social experimentation, Hungary is doubling down on law, order, and tradition.