ARTE Europe Weekly

Why has Hungary banned Pride? (3x15)

Air date: Apr 16, 2025

In a fresh blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Hungary’s ultra right-wing government has amended the constitution to legally recognize only two genders — a move that effectively erases trans and non-binary identities. Hungarian leader Orban has also banned Pride parades in the capital. It marks yet another assault on LGBTQ+ communities — and a deeper lurch toward autocracy. But will the EU clap back?