Finland, together with 15 other European countries on Tuesday called upon Hungary to revise the anti-LGBTQ laws adopted by the Hungarian Parliament, said a government press release.
The countries in a joint declaration also expressed deep concern over the recent legislative and constitutional amendments infringing on the fundamental rights of LGBTIQ+ persons which were adopted by the Hungarian Parliament on 18 March and 14 April 2025 following other anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation already introduced in previous years.
The declaration underscored measures, to ensure the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all its citizens are respected and protected, thus complying with its international obligations.
Under the pretext of child protection, these legislative amendments allow fines to be imposed on participants and organisers of events, such as the annual Pride celebrations.
The amendments also allow for facial recognition software to be used at such events, and for banning such events.
“We are concerned by the implications of these measures on freedom of expression, the right to peaceful assembly, and the right to privacy, said the declaration.
The other countries joined the declaration are Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden.
“We are highly alarmed by these developments which run contrary to the fundamental values of human dignity, freedom, equality and respect for human rights, as laid down in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union,” the declaration added.
- Finland
- EU countries
- Anti-LGBTQ laws
- Hungary
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
