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Tens of thousands celebrate freedom of assembly at Budapest Pride parade

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest for the city's Pride parade, the first since the election of a new prime minister.
  • Participants braved high temperatures, waving flags and banners in a display of freedom of assembly.
  • The new government's stance on LGBTQ+ rights remains unclear, with the new prime minister not yet having publicly supported the community.

Budapest buzzed with color, joy, and pride as tens of thousands defied sweltering temperatures to participate in the city's annual Pride parade. This year's event held particular significance, marking the first parade since the electoral defeat of the right-wing nationalist government led by Viktor Orbán.

Participants, many of them young people, waved small flags and large rainbow banners, filling the streets in a vibrant demonstration. The parade proceeded despite temperatures reaching around 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), highlighting the determination of attendees to celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

The political landscape in Hungary has shifted, with a new prime minister now in office. However, the new administration has not yet publicly signaled its support for the LGBTQ+ community, leaving the future direction of rights and acceptance uncertain. The parade served as a visible assertion of freedom of assembly and a call for continued progress.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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