Hungary passes constitutional modifications focusing on LGBTQ rights | DW News
Lawmakers in Hungary have changed the country’s constitution to outlaw LGBTQ public gatherings. Despite protests by rights groups and the opposition, the controversial amendment passed with 140 votes in favor and 21 against. The new amendment put forward by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fídesz Party effectively bans Pride parades. It also allows authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify people attending such events.
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00:00 Hungary passes constitutional changes targeting LGBTQ rights
00:33 Melani Barlai, Andrassy University Budapest
05:41 Daniel Hegedüs, German Marshall Fund
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