Hungary amends constitution, bans public LGBTQ+ gatherings to 'prioritize children's rights'
- On April 14, 2025, Hungarian lawmakers approved constitutional changes in Budapest, Hungary.
- Prime Minister Orbán's Fidesz party fast-tracked the changes, citing the need to protect children's rights.
- The amendment bans public LGBTQ+ gatherings and allows the stripping of citizenship from some nationals.
- Government spokesperson Kovacs stated that it is a "constitutional safeguard" against harmful ideological influences.
- Critics view the actions as further eroding democratic rights and moving the country closer to authoritarianism.
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