MEP Maria Walsh will march in Budapest Pride this Saturday June 28th which has been banned under the Hungarian Government’s homophobic laws.
MEP Walsh is a member of the European Parliament’s LGBTQI+ Intergroup and will join politicians from across Europe in protesting Victor Orbán’s laws which have classified Budapest Pride 2025 as a child safety concern.
MEP Maria Walsh said:
“I am proud to be marching in Budapest Pride this weekend. In a year when Orbán has classified public displays of love within my own community as a child protection issue, we must all fight back.
“Hungary’s decision to ban Pride marches is a frightening step backwards for members of the LGBTQI+ community across Europe. The EU cannot now bend the knee to homophobic and power-hungry oppressors.
“I am angry and I have no intention of hiding this on Saturday. I’m angry on behalf of my Hungarian brothers and sisters, I’m angry at the erosion of human rights in the EU, and I am angry that we are not doing enough to stop Orbán and his pack of tyrants.
“Pride began as a protest, and it will return to its roots this weekend in the Hungarian capital. However, there are real risks of attending the event, and I would urge any Irish person intending on travelling to be on high alert. Those marching face the possibility of arrest, a fine of up to €500 and imprisonment of up to one year under Hungarian law.
“I hope to have the full support of the European institutions and leaders behind me on Saturday – no matter what happens. I look forward to sharing my experience with my colleagues across the Parliament and Commission once I return to Brussels, in an effort to finally see meaningful action to put an end to Orbán and his cruel ways.”
