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Budapest Pride parade turns into mass act of defiance against Orban
Politically, Orban’s inability to stop Pride from going ahead risks projecting weakness at a time when his Fidesz party is trailing in the polls. However, a heavy-handed police response could also deepen public dissatisfaction and further undermine his support.
The annual event symbolizes the years-long struggle between Hungary's nationalist government and civil society.
But Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony joined with organizers and declared it would be held as a separate municipal event — something he said doesn't require police approval.But Hungary’s government ...
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