A Budapest Pride march is set to proceed despite Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s legal threats against LGBTQ activists, with record attendance anticipated amid pressure from conservative politicians and police. Organisers and attendees face legal repercussions, including fines and potential imprisonment, while EU officials, including Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, express support for the event, urging the government not to intervene.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Budapest will have a Pride march on Saturday, even though the leaders of Hungary are trying to stop it and say there might be rules and fines for people who join.
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