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FPÖ criticism: EU elites are interfering in Hungary's child protection!
FPÖ General Secretary Hafenecker criticizes the EU declaration on Hungary, defends children's rights and takes a look at social tensions.
FPÖ criticism: EU elites are interfering in Hungary's child protection!
FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker has strongly condemned the signing of a declaration by 17 EU member states against the legal changes in Hungary. According to ots.at he described this as “completely inadmissible interference in the internal affairs of one sovereign state”. These legal changes are intended to improve child protection and establish the existence of two biological genders. Hafenecker emphasized that the content of the statement can be interpreted as an expression of a “left-wing rainbow ideology,” which, in his opinion, contradicts social norms.
He emphasized that the EU elites and the system parties are inextricably disconnected from the needs of the population. He expressed particular concerns about the early sexualization of children by drag queens and transgender propaganda. Hafenecker noted that only 74 people in Austria define their gender as “diverse,” “inter” or “open,” and criticized the ÖVP for supporting this declaration. It is a sign of her “worn state” that she signed this declaration.
Legal and social relevance of the laws in Hungary
The Hungarian parliament had already passed a controversial law in 2021 that bans depictions of homosexuality and gender reassignment in the media for minors. This law is seen as discriminatory and stigmatizing towards minorities, as explained in a report by verfassungsblog.de. On November 19, 2024, the European Commission, the European Parliament and 16 Member States met in Luxembourg to support a lawsuit against this law. Experts described this step as a historic moment in European law.
Hungary justifies the law by arguing that parents should decide when their children are exposed to LGBTIQ* content, citing the “precautionary principle”. This has led to intensive discussions about the impact of Article 2 TEU and possible sanctions for Hungary. Critics argue that these laws are being used by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to distract from political opponents in Brussels and create a distraction from internal problems.
LGBTIQ rights in Europe
Comprehensive protection of LGBTI rights is very important in the European Union (EU). youth.europa.eu highlights that the EU has been working on equality for LGBTI people for 25 years. Nevertheless, the social and legal conditions for LGBTI people vary greatly within the EU member states. In some countries, LGBTI people continue to face discrimination, harassment and violence, which was confirmed in a 2013 survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
The results of this survey show that many LGBTI people are reluctant to speak out publicly, as 41% of respondents do not believe that reporting discrimination cases will lead to anything. The EU is currently working on a new strategy to improve the situation of LGBTI people and admits that not enough has been done in the past to tackle discrimination.
In summary, the discussion about developments in Hungary has not only legal but also profound social implications that go far beyond national borders. The EU faces the challenge of protecting the rights of LGBTI people while taking into account the different views and laws of member states.