Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban
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Hungarian prosecutors have charged Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony for organizing and leading a Pride march in June, despite a government ban. The ban was implemented following legislation criticized for restricting LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of protecting children. Karácsony circumvented the ban by declaring the march a municipal event, leading to a record turnout in protest of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's policies. Prosecutors are seeking a fine without a trial, alleging Karácsony defied the police ban. The charges come ahead of parliamentary elections where Orbán faces a strong challenge, amid accusations of scapegoating LGBTQ+ communities to bolster conservative support. Karácsony has vowed to continue advocating for freedom and LGBTQ+ rights.
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