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Hungary's parliament votes to reverse anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban era

Deutsche Welle Tuesday 13 October 2026, 13:22 UTC 1 min read
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Hungary: Lawmakers scrap Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ provisions October 13, 2026Advertisement Hungary's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill amending a 2021 law targeting the LGBTQ+ community that was passed under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban. The 2021 "child protection" law introduced restrictions on the "portrayal" or "promotion" of sexual and gender diversity in content accessible to children. This is a developing story.

Hungary: Lawmakers scrap Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ provisions October 13, 2026Advertisement Hungary's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill amending a 2021 law targeting the LGBTQ+ community that was passed under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban. The 2021 "child protection" law introduced restrictions on the "portrayal" or "promotion" of sexual and gender diversity in content accessible to children. This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates Eidted by: Jenipher Camino Gonzalez and Wesley Dockery
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