Hungarian police see no grounds to ban Budapest Pride parade

Hungarian police have announced they will not ban next month's Budapest Pride parade, stating there are no legal grounds to do so. The decision comes amid ongoing political tensions in Hungary over LGBTQ+ rights.

Hungarian police announced on Thursday that they will not prohibit the upcoming Budapest Pride parade scheduled for next month, saying they see no legal basis for such a ban.

The announcement comes at a time of heightened tension in Hungary surrounding LGBTQ+ events and rights. The Budapest Pride parade is one of the most prominent public demonstrations in the Hungarian capital each year, drawing participants from across the country and abroad.

The decision by Hungarian police to allow the event to proceed contrasts with the broader political climate under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government, which has in recent years pursued legislation widely criticised by EU institutions and human rights organisations as restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Hungary.