Hungary’s parliament has approved a range of constitutional amendments aimed at limiting the rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people. The changes, which have sparked widespread protests, enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings and temporarily suspend citizenship from dual nationals deemed a threat to national security or sovereignty.
The amendments are part of a broader campaign by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party to reshape Hungary’s identity along Christian-conservative lines. Critics label the move a key moment in Hungary’s shift towards illiberal governance.
Opposition lawmakers have warned that this is just the first step in a series of laws aimed at undermining democracy and rule of law. The government claims the changes are necessary to protect children from “woke ideology”, while critics see them as an attempt to silence opposition voices.
The move has been met with concern from within Hungary, where it is seen as a threat to human rights and equality. As Hungary heads towards parliamentary elections next year, Fidesz faces increasing pressure from a rival party, Tisza, which wants a more constructive relationship with the EU.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yrpe51pkwo