"Hungary's government can label LGBTQ+ gatherings a threat to children and revoke citizenship of dual nationals, representing a purge disguised as law."
"Orban's strategy appears to be a diversion from pressing domestic issues like inflation and healthcare, targeting minorities and dissenters instead."
"With rising authoritarianism and geopolitical shifts favoring right-wing leadership, Orban is increasingly emboldened to undermine democracy without fear of repercussions."
"The tradition of Budapest Pride, a significant symbol of human rights, faces unprecedented challenges as this year's march essentially becomes prohibited under new laws."
Hungary's parliament has empowered Viktor Orban with a constitutional amendment to further curtail freedom by labeling LGBTQ+ events as threats and revoking citizenship for dual nationals seen as risks. This repressive move is perceived as a strategy to divert attention from Hungary's pressing issues, like high inflation and a failing healthcare system. With Orban's popularity dwindling, he is seeking external validation from rising global authoritarianism, seeing a favorable political climate. The longstanding tradition of Budapest Pride faces severe restrictions, symbolizing the ongoing crackdown on civil liberties and democratic rights in Hungary.
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