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    EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary

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    Posted on May 27, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    The EU Commission expresses serious concerns over Hungary's rule of law and LGBTQ+ rights, urging the withdrawal of a draft law that could ban Pride marches.

    EU Raises Concerns Over Hungary's Rule of Law and LGBTQ+ Rights

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission has serious concerns about the rule of law situation in Hungary, EU Commissioner for Democracy Michael McGrath said in Brussels ahead of a meeting with European foreign affairs ministers.

    Referring to a Hungarian draft law that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, McGrath said: "We believe it is a breach of EU law... And we have asked the Hungarian government to withdraw that draft law. And in the absence of that happening, and should they proceed to legislate and enact this legislation, we stand ready to use the tools at our disposal."

    (Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout)

    Key Takeaways

    • •The EU Commission is concerned about Hungary's rule of law.
    • •A Hungarian draft law could ban LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
    • •EU Commissioner McGrath urges Hungary to withdraw the draft law.
    • •The EU is prepared to take action if the law is enacted.
    • •The issue will be discussed with European foreign ministers.

    Frequently Asked Questions about EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary

    1What concerns did the EU Commissioner express about Hungary?

    EU Commissioner for Democracy Michael McGrath stated that the European Commission has serious concerns about the rule of law situation in Hungary.

    2What specific law is causing issues in Hungary?

    A Hungarian draft law that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities is at the center of the EU's concerns, which McGrath believes breaches EU law.

    3What action has the EU requested from the Hungarian government?

    The EU has asked the Hungarian government to withdraw the draft law banning the Pride march, citing it as a violation of EU law.

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