Hungary’s Headlines: Budapest Metro Upgrade, Dance Record Breaker, Railway Revamp, Airport Shuttle Launch — September 28, 2024
Hungary is facing mounting pressure over its controversial anti-LGBTQ legislation as the European Commission launched legal action against the country. The legislation, which was passed earlier this year, bans the depiction or promotion of homosexuality to minors, sparking outrage both within Hungary and across the European Union.
In response to the legal action, Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, defended the legislation, stating that it is aimed at protecting children and families. However, critics argue that the law is discriminatory and goes against EU values of tolerance and equality.
The European Commission’s move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Hungary and the EU, with some calling for Hungary to be stripped of EU funding as a consequence of the legislation. The Hungarian government has so far remained defiant, dismissing the criticism as foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs.
In other news, Hungary has announced that it will be expanding its COVID-19 vaccination program to include children as young as 12 years old. The decision comes amid mounting concerns over the spread of the Delta variant of the virus and efforts to ramp up vaccination rates in the country.
As Hungary continues to grapple with these contentious issues, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the mounting pressure from both the EU and its own citizens. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
