Orbán's Hungarian government under pressure: EU is looking for consequences!

Orbán's Hungarian government under pressure: EU is looking for consequences!

1060 Wien, Österreich - On March 18, 2025, the Hungarian government caused excitement again when the planned ban on the Pride parade in Budapest triggered violent criticism. The LGBTIQ spokesman for Neos Vienna, Thomas Weber, described the ban as a direct attack on the basic values ​​of the European Union and the rights of the queer community. "It once again shows that Viktor Orbán kicks democratic principles with feet," said Weber. He warned of the real consequences of such an authoritarian approach, which not only endangers freedom of assembly, but also human rights. Weber asked the European Union to take clear measures in order to make a decisive impact on this attack.

EU reaction and the rule of law

As can be seen from other reports, Hungary has significantly deviated from basic EU principles since the early 2010s, especially with regard to compliance with democratic standards. These deviations not only lead to tensions with Brussels, but also led to the fact that over 30 billion euros in EU funds were blocked for Hungary. This includes a considerable amount that was frozen due to violations of the rule of law. According to the analysis of Kateryna Rassolova, the Hungarian government has taken targeted measures to expand its political control over the judiciary and the media, which has led to persistent legal proceedings of the EU.

The Hungarian government also repeatedly blocks financial aid for Ukraine, which puts solidarity within the EU. These blockages of over 9 billion euros in support measures are symptomatic of Hungary's strategic approach, in which veto law is used as a means of pressure. The aim of these tactics seems to be the extortion of EU concessions, which significantly disrupts the decision -making within the community. Against this background, European support for the rights of the queer community in Hungary becomes even more urgent, since the defense of democratic values ​​is more necessary than ever. As Weber concluded that "freedom, diversity and respect must be defended daily, both in Hungary and worldwide".