Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony has been charged with violating freedom of association and assembly related to the 2025 Budapest Pride. His complaint against the charges was rejected. The Hungarian parliament amended the constitution to prioritize children's rights over assembly rights, leading to the prohibition of gatherings under the anti-LGBTQ Child Protection Act. Despite this, Karácsony announced the Pride march as a municipal event, which was banned by the police. He expressed his determination to stand for freedom and criticized the ruling power in a Facebook post. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)