As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?

Hungarian lawmakers are set to pass a constitutional amendment that critics say targets LGBTQ+ communities and threatens basic civil rights. Backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party, the amendment would codify a ban on events like Budapest Pride and deny recognition of transgender and intersex identities. It will also allow the state to suspend the citizenship of dual nationals deemed security threats. Protesters and rights groups have condemned the move, calling it authoritarian and urging EU intervention. The government claims the changes protect children and national sovereignty, while opponents say it’s part of a broader crackdown on dissent and a shift toward Russian-style policies.