A coalition of European Union (EU) member states has issued a strong condemnation of Hungary's recent legislative actions that effectively ban LGBTQ+ Pride events and impose restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights. The joint statement urges the European Commission to take immediate legal action against Hungary for what is perceived as a violation of fundamental EU values. In April 2025, the Hungarian Parliament passed a constitutional amendment that prohibits LGBTQ+ gatherings, including Pride events, and enshrines a traditional definition of gender, recognizing only two sexes. The legislation also authorises the use of facial recognition technology by police to monitor and identify participants in such events .