Hungary's parliament bars opposition lawmakers over protest against Pride ban

Hungarian opposition MPs banned from Parliament for first time since regime change

Hungary’s parliament on April 28 approved the suspension of six opposition lawmakers for their role in the chaotic March 18 session, when they protested against legislation restricting assembly rights, specifically banning Budapest Pride.

With a very large majority, the Hungarian Parliament approved the 15th amendment to its Constitution, which introduces severe restrictions on the rights of LGBTI+ people. It authorizes the government to prohibit public events organized by these communities, with justification for the protection of the physical, mental and spiritual development of children.From now on, the Hungarian Constitution provides that there are only two sexes: male and fe…

Opposition MPs Banned from Parliament and Fined Record Sum over Smoke Flare Protest

Speaker of Parliament László Kövér has imposed a record-breaking fine on members of the Momentum party and independent MP Ákos Hadházy after they disrupted a parliamentary session with smoke bombs during a vote on banning Pride events. During last Tuesday’s session, opposition MPs played the Soviet anthem and scattered photos of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Russian President Vladimir Putin kissing across the chamber. In response, Kövér fined …

Hungary's Parliamentary Turbulence: Opposition Protest Spurs Unprecedented Ban

Hungary's Parliamentary Turbulence: Opposition Protest Spurs Unprecedented Ban In an unprecedented decision, Hungary's parliament has voted to temporarily ban six opposition lawmakers from participating in sessions following their protest against a law prohibiting Pride marches. The protest, marked by smoke flares, occurred within the chamber and has stirred significant political tensions.The law, backed by the nationalist Fidesz party led by Pr…

Hungary's parliament bars opposition lawmakers over protest against Pride ban

Hungary's parliament voted on Monday to temporarily "banish" six opposition lawmakers from the building and cut their salaries after they used smoke flares during a protest in the chamber against a law banning Pride marches by LGBTQ+ communities.

For the first time in the history of the Hungarian parliament, deputies were expelled from the parliament building for protesting with smoke sticks against the ban on LGBT pride