This weekend, Budapest Pride is expected to draw record participation as campaigners and politicians unite against the Hungarian government's anti-LGBTQ legislation. European commissioner for equality, Hadja Lahbib, emphasized the event's importance beyond a mere celebration, signifying broader struggles for individual rights in Hungary and across Europe. Earlier this year, the right-wing Fidesz party proposed measures potentially banning Pride events, leading to widespread outcry. In parallel, severe weather warnings have been issued across southern Europe due to extreme heat, presenting additional challenges this weekend.
This weekend, all eyes are on Budapest, Hadja Lahbib, the European commissioner for equality, told reporters in the Hungarian capital on Friday.
The government's use of facial recognition software to identify Pride attendees reflects the broader conflict over rights and democratic institutions in Hungary.
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