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Highly controversial LGBTQ law: Orbán calls citizens to referendum

2021-07-21T10:59:45.881Z


There is great outrage in the EU. Nevertheless, right-wing populist Viktor Orbán is now going one step further. He wants the Hungarians to decide on an “LGBTQ law”.


There is great outrage in the EU.

Nevertheless, right-wing populist Viktor Orbán is now going one step further.

He wants the Hungarians to decide on an “LGBTQ law”.

Budapest - He won't give up: Hungary's right-wing conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán * has announced a referendum on the highly controversial LGBTQ law in his country.

In a video published on his Facebook page, Orbán called on the population on Wednesday to support the law, which has been severely criticized by the EU.

The English abbreviation LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer;

Critics in Hungary * see members of these sexual minorities as being discriminated against.

Controversial LGBTQ law in Hungary: Von der Leyen sharply reprimands Orbán

In the face of alleged discrimination against homosexuals and transsexuals, the EU recently increased pressure on Hungary and Poland *.

Last week, Brussels started infringement proceedings.

The background is so-called “LGTB-free zones” in Poland and a Hungarian law restricting information on homosexual and transsexuality.

"Europe will never allow parts of our society to be stigmatized: be it because of the person they love, because of their age, their political opinion or because of their religious belief," said EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen *.

A law had previously come into force in Hungary prohibiting “advertising” for homosexual and transsexuality.

This also applies to books or films on this subject.

They must be marked with the note “Prohibited for under 18s”, films are no longer allowed to be broadcast during prime time.

(AFP / frs)

* Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA

Source: merkur

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