Source: European Parliament
Equality and respect for human dignity and human rights are core values of the EU, enshrined in the Treaty of the European Union and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
These also include the right to freedom of expression and to peaceful assembly and association. The Commission is committed to promoting and safeguarding these rights.
The Commission is concerned about any development that could put at risk the effective implementation of EU law and remains fully committed to addressing inequality and discrimination affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) persons, as also outlined in the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025[1].
The Commission is closely monitoring the situation in Hungary and is thoroughly analysing the law amending Act LV of 2018 on the right of assembly related to the protection of children, and amending the related laws, adopted by the Hungarian Parliament.
In July 2022, the Commission decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union over national rules that discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Commission considered that they violate several EU laws, both internal market rules and the fundamental rights of individuals, in particular of LGBTIQ people, as well as the common values which are at the core of the EU (Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union).
The case is still pending before the Court of Justice of the European Union. A hearing in this case took place on 19 November 2024 and the Advocate General issued an opinion on 5 June 2025.
- [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52020DC0698.