Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001276/2025
to the Council
Rule 144
Diana Riba i Giner (Verts/ALE)
The recent amendment to Hungary’s so-called ‘child protection’ law, which bans pride marches and authorises police to use facial recognition technology to track participants, represents a serious challenge to EU law. This targeted attack on the LGBTIQ+ community is a direct and deliberate violation of fundamental EU principles. The right to peaceful assembly is enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights as a cornerstone of EU values. Additionally, the use of AI-driven surveillance to monitor individuals exercising their rights raises significant concerns regarding privacy, data protection and discrimination, directly conflicting with the EU AI Act and existing privacy regulations. This constitutes a discriminatory measure aimed at undermining the rights and dignity of LGBTIQ+ individuals.
- 1.What immediate actions will the Council take to address this clear violation of fundamental rights and ensure that Hungary complies with its obligations under EU treaties?
- 2.Given the ongoing erosion of LGBTIQ+ rights in Hungary, how does the Council plan to respond in order to prevent further democratic backsliding and protect affected communities?
Submitted: 26.3.2025