Dutch PM slams Hungary over new anti-LGBT law
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutch PM slams Hungary over new anti-LGBT law

NL Times  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has denounced Hungary’s new law intended to ban ‘promotion of homosexuality’, newswire ANP reported. “Yesterday, 10,000 people showed up in Budapest to protest against the hateful amendments that puts a ban on education and advertising that is deemed to “popularize”, or even depict, consensual same-sex conduct or the affirming of one’s gender to children,“ Amnesty International stated. Yesterday, 10,000 people showed up in Budapest to protest against the hateful amendments that puts a ban on education and advertising that is deemed to “popularize”, or even depict, consensual same-sex conduct or the affirming of one’s gender to children. pic.twitter.com/4iYC3gGTj3 — Amnesty International June 15, 2021 Dutch Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence also announced on Thursday he would not perform in Hungary because of the country's discriminatory law.

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Hungary’s new law allows locals to report anonymously on same-sex families
1 year, 8 months ago

Hungary’s new law allows locals to report anonymously on same-sex families

Hindustan Times  

Hungarian lawmakers passed a bill that enables citizens to report anonymously on same-sex couples who raise children to authorities. Hungary’s constitution protects the institution of marriage as a formation “between one man and one woman,” and also specifies “the mother is a woman, the father a man.” Under the bill, approved earlier this week, people are allowed to report those …

European Commission to sue Orban’s Hungary over anti-LGBT+ laws
2 years, 5 months ago

European Commission to sue Orban’s Hungary over anti-LGBT+ laws

The Independent  

The European Commission has announced it will sue Hungary over a law that bans the use of educational content that it deems promotes LGBT+ matters. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the commission, the EU’s executive arm, said the ban on such materials in schools was a “disgrace”. On Friday, the commission was also expected to announce that it would …

EU takes Hungary to highest court over LGBT, media rules
2 years, 5 months ago

EU takes Hungary to highest court over LGBT, media rules

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive intensified its legal standoff with Hungary on Friday by taking the country to the EU’s highest court over a restrictive law on LGBT issues and media freedom. The European Commission said it “discriminates against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.” “The Commission considers that the law violates the internal …

European Commission sues Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law
2 years, 5 months ago

European Commission sues Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law

Al Jazeera  

EU’s Court of Justice will look into Hungary’s LGBTQ law and refusal to renew a broadcaster’s licence, which it denies. The European Commission has launched legal action against Hungary over an anti-LGBTQ law and its refusal to renew the licence of Klubradio, a broadcaster critical of the government. Friday’s two lawsuits add to a long list of increasingly bitter standoffs …

The AP Interview: Hungary committed to contentious LGBT law
3 years, 3 months ago

The AP Interview: Hungary committed to contentious LGBT law

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The right-wing populist government in Hungary is attracting conservative thinkers from the United States who admire its approaches to migration, LGBT issues and national sovereignty — all matters that have put the country at odds with its European partners, who see not a conservative haven but a worrying erosion of democratic institutions on multiple fronts. That led …

Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books
3 years, 4 months ago

Hungary adds new restrictions on sale of LGBT-themed books

India TV News  

Hungary’s government on Friday ordered booksellers to place children’s books that depict homosexuality in “closed packaging,” the latest move in an escalating campaign that rights groups have decried as an assault on the LGBT community. Hungary’s right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orban, says the measures - which were attached to a law that allows tougher penalties for pedophilia - seek …

Hungary calls for ballot to defend LGBT law opposed by EU
3 years, 5 months ago

Hungary calls for ballot to defend LGBT law opposed by EU

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s government wants to hold a national referendum in an effort to showcase public support for a new law that the European Union says discriminates against LGBT people. In a video posted on Facebook Wednesday, Prime Minster Viktor Orban said the referendum was necessary to counter strong opposition to the measures by the EU, which he said …

EU Launches Legal Action Against Hungary, Poland Over LGBTQ rights
3 years, 5 months ago

EU Launches Legal Action Against Hungary, Poland Over LGBTQ rights

News 18  

The European Commission on Thursday launched legal action against the conservative governments of EU members Hungary and Poland in response to measures seen as discriminating against LGBTQ citizens. Hungary’s so-called “anti-paedophilia” law, which among other things bans the “promotion” of homosexuality and gender reassignment to under-18s, came into force last week despite many warnings from Brussels and pushback by EU …

Hungary activists vow to resist LGBT law, symbol of EU rift
3 years, 5 months ago

Hungary activists vow to resist LGBT law, symbol of EU rift

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Activists in Hungary erected a 10-meter-high rainbow-colored heart opposite the country’s neo-Gothic parliament on Thursday, vowing to wage a civil disobedience campaign against a new law that they say discriminates against LGBT people and that has raised questions about what values the European Union stands for. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament …

European watchdog warns Hungary over possible rights abuses
3 years, 5 months ago

European watchdog warns Hungary over possible rights abuses

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Recent laws introduced in Hungary regulating marriage and gender identity risk discriminating against LGBT people and should have been put to citizens for public consultation before they were passed, Europe’s top rights watchdog said Tuesday. Among other things, the changes to the Hungarian Constitution in December 2020 altered the definition of families to exclude transgender and other LGBT …

EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law
3 years, 6 months ago

EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law

India TV News  

European Union leaders clashed with Hungary's prime minister during a heated summit Thursday over new legislation in his country that will ban showing content about LGBT issues to children, a measure that has been widely criticised across the region and has angered human rights groups. A majority of the leaders insisted that discrimination must not be tolerated in the 27-nation …

EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law
3 years, 6 months ago

EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders clashed with Hungary’s prime minister during a heated summit Thursday over new legislation in his country that will ban showing content about LGBT issues to children, a measure that has been widely criticized across the region and has angered human rights groups. He added that the discussion was “an in-depth and at times even emotional …

The Netherlands joins condemnation of Hungary's new anti LGBTIQ laws
3 years, 6 months ago

The Netherlands joins condemnation of Hungary's new anti LGBTIQ laws

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is one of 13 EU countries which have drawn up and signed a statement condemning new anti LGBTIQ legislation in Hungary, describing it as a ‘flagrant form of discrimination based on sexual orientation’. ‘These amendments also violate the freedom of expression, by limiting the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information without interference by public …

The Netherlands joins condemnation of Hungary's new anti LGBTIQ laws
3 years, 6 months ago

The Netherlands joins condemnation of Hungary's new anti LGBTIQ laws

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is one of 13 EU countries which have drawn up and signed a statement condemning new anti LGBTIQ legislation in Hungary, describing it as a ‘flagrant form of discrimination based on sexual orientation’. ‘These amendments also violate the freedom of expression, by limiting the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information without interference by public …

Netherlands condemns Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
3 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands condemns Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

NL Times  

In a joint statement with various other European Union countries, the Netherlands officially condemned new anti-LGBTQ+ laws recently implemented in Hungary. The new laws discriminate against LGBTQ+ people and "violate the right to freedom of expression under the pretext of protecting children," the countries said. The new laws set to take effect in Hungary prohibit the "portrayal and the promotion …

EU warns Hungary and Poland it will take action if they keep violating democratic standards
3 years, 6 months ago

EU warns Hungary and Poland it will take action if they keep violating democratic standards

LA Times  

European Commissioner for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova, left, and French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune before their meeting at the European Council building in Luxembourg on Tuesday. “Freedom of expression needs to be protected, and no one should be discriminated on the basis of sexual orientation,” European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said. “The commission is now looking into …

Dutch companies condemn anti-LGBTQ law in Hungary; little action taken COC says
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutch companies condemn anti-LGBTQ law in Hungary; little action taken COC says

NL Times  

Dutch companies and organizations active in Hungary said they oppose a new anti-LGBTQ law in the country. ING, Unilever and the football association, KNVB, among others said they strongly condemn the law, yet gay rights organization COC said they now also have to put their money where their mouth is. “It is important to put words into action and take …

Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors
3 years, 6 months ago

Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would help fight pedophilia but which human rights groups denounced as anti-LGBT discrimination. Fidesz, the conservative ruling party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, introduced the legislation, which is the latest effort to curtail the rights …

'We are here': Thousands reject Hungarian conservative lawmakers' anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
3 years, 6 months ago

'We are here': Thousands reject Hungarian conservative lawmakers' anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Firstpost  

The Hungarian amendments would outlaw any depiction or discussion of different gender identity and sexual orientation in public, including in schools and the media. Protesters and human rights officials urged lawmakers in Hungary on Monday to reject legislation banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality or sex reassignment to anyone under 18. But Lydia Gall, a senior researcher at Human …

Hungary lawmakers ban sharing LGBTQ content with minors
3 years, 6 months ago

Hungary lawmakers ban sharing LGBTQ content with minors

LA Times  

People unfurl a rainbow flag during an LGBT rights demonstration in front of the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday. Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would help fight pedophilia but which human rights groups denounced as anti-LGBT discrimination. Fidesz, the conservative ruling …

Hungary parliament passes ‘anti-LGBT’ law ahead of 2022 election
3 years, 6 months ago

Hungary parliament passes ‘anti-LGBT’ law ahead of 2022 election

Al Jazeera  

Critics say law against ‘promoting’ homosexuality to children effectively bans educational programmes and publicity of LGBTQ groups. Hungary’s parliament has passed legislation that bans the dissemination of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change, amid strong criticism from human rights groups and opposition parties. Hardline nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces an election next year, has …

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