Tag: Viktor Orban
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Preacher Who Praised Putin’s Anti-Gay Laws to Lead Prayers at Trump’s Inauguration
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Controversial preacher Franklin Graham, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and praise of Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay laws, is set to lead prayers at Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January in Washington DC.
As reported by the Washington Blade, Graham, president and CEO of the evangelical aid organisation Samaritan’s Purse, also delivered...
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EU Court to Rule on Controversial Hungarian Law Targeting LGBTQ+ Content
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Hungary’s contentious 'Child Protection Law', often criticised as discriminatory towards the LGBTQ+ community, is set to be examined by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg on Tuesday.
Promoted by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government, the law enforces strict measures against convicted paedophiles but controversially extends...
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Thousands Turn Out To Protest Hungary’s LGBTQ+ Policies at Budapest Pride
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Thousands of Hungarians gathered for the annual Budapest Pride on Saturday, transforming the event into a protest against the government’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
This year’s march drew significant attention due to mounting criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s policies. Since coming to power in 2010, Orbán has enacted a...
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US Ambassador’s Pride Party Becomes Symbol of Resistance to Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric in Hungary
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David Pressman, the openly gay US ambassador to Hungary, is making a powerful statement against homophobia by organising a grand Pride party at his official residence.
Pressman revealed that the US embassy has been overwhelmed by the interest and support shown by LGBTQ+ families, who feel increasingly marginalised due to...
Luxembourg's openly gay Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has condemned Hungary's implementation of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, explicitly targeting the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán.
Bettel comments follow Hungary's enactment of a highly controversial Child Protection Act in June 2021, which prohibits discussions about LGBTQ+ individuals in schools and media.
The European Commission has...
A German government spokesperson announced that Germany and France are joining the European Commission's infringement proceedings against Hungary concerning its controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law.
The law, which bans the use of materials seen as promoting homosexuality and transgender identities in schools, has been criticised by human rights groups and international...