Defiant Leadership: Budapest Mayor Faces Charges Over Banned Pride Event
Budapest's liberal mayor, Gergely Karacsony, has been charged with organizing a prohibited LGBTQ+ Pride event in 2022. Despite a ban by Hungary's government, the event drew around 300,000 participants. Karacsony remains steadfast in defending freedom, facing charges from Hungary's Chief Prosecutor's Office with calls for resistance against repressive measured.
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Charges were filed against Budapest's mayor on Wednesday for his role in organizing an unapproved LGBTQ+ Pride event last year.
Gergely Karacsony, serving as mayor since 2019, faces allegations over the June 28 event, which proceeded despite a government ban.
In response, Karacsony vowed to continue advocating for personal and collective freedoms.
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