Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against organisers of last year’s Pride marches, citing a landmark decision by the European Union’s top court. The decision comes after the cases were pursued following bans imposed on Pride events in Hungary. Prosecutors say they are withdrawing the charges in light of the EU ruling, which is described as shaping how such restrictions should be assessed under EU law.
Separately, police in Hungary tell AFP that this year’s Budapest Pride is allowed to proceed. Authorities announce they find “no grounds for prohibiting” the June 27 event, indicating that police action does not block the march this time. Together, the developments point to a shift in the legal and enforcement approach toward Pride events following the EU court’s ruling and subsequent adjustments in how authorities evaluate the legality of restrictions. No details are provided in the reports about the specific organisers’ alleged conduct or the exact content of the EU court decision beyond its significance for the prosecutors’ decision to end the cases.
