EU countries express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people

27/5/2025 6:28

More than a dozen European countries are expected to issue a declaration saying they are "deeply concerned" about Hungarian legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, according to a draft seen by Reuters on Monday.



Hungary’s parliament passed legislation in March to ban the annual Pride march there and allow police to use facial recognition cameras to identify people who attend. It also approved changes in April which enshrine in the constitution that Hungary recognises only two sexes, male and female.



"We are highly alarmed by these developments which run contrary to the fundamental values of human dignity, freedom, equality and respect for human rights," the signatories, which include countries such as the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland and Sweden, wrote.



A Hungarian spokesperson did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.