Hungary hosts first Budapest Pride march since Orban’s tenure

A Pride march took place in Budapest following the end of Viktor Orban’s tenure. It is the first public LGBTQ+ demonstration in the capital since his departure.

A Pride march took place in Budapest following the end of Viktor Orban’s tenure. It is the first public LGBTQ+ demonstration in the capital since his departure. The event was organized as a celebration of increased freedom of expression. Participants walked through central streets of Budapest. The march was noted as a symbolic shift in Hungary’s civil‑rights climate. Observers highlighted the significance of the public display. Activists hope the rally will encourage further advocacy. Watch for reactions from government officials and civil‑society groups.