With the signature of the Hungarian president John Áder the controversial law that restricts minors’ access to information on homosexual and transgender issues entered into force today. The law prohibits the dissemination of topics in which sexuality other than heterosexuality is exposed in books, films and other sources of information to which minors may have access. IS furthermore, any form of commercial advertising in which homosexuality is equated with heterosexuality is prohibited.
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Faced with protests from European partners, the Hungarian premier Viktor Orbán he retorted, upon his arrival at the EU summit in Brussels, that the leaders who criticize the law “have not read it” and then claimed to be “a freedom fighter” and to have “fought for freedom during the regime Communist “:” I defend the rights of homosexuals but this law does not concern homosexuals, it concerns families. IS on how parents want their children’s sex education to be treated. “
The criticisms of Luxembourg and France
Several leaders reiterated their criticisms today, after the European Commission threatened legal action against the new law and President Ursula von der Leyen called it “a shame”. The premier of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel he told reporters upon his arrival at the European Council in Brussels. “I will tell Orban that the proposals he has made and the laws he is voting for are unacceptable. Europe is a project of peace, tolerance and rights, it is sad to have to remember this.” The prime minister, promoter of the initiative signed by 17 European leaders against LGBTI discrimination in Europe, added that the choice to vote on some laws belongs to the Hungarian national parliament, but Europe has “values” and “it’s not just money. and subsidies, there are also rights and duties “.
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The French president is also clear Emmauel Macron: “Our EU values are based on respect for the dignity of everyone, and therefore the fight against discrimination and no weakness in this regard, which endanger the rule of law”. On the Hungarian law “we will have a discussion between member states, it will be frank and firm. And I expect the EU institutions, in the name of everyone and our principles, to implement the procedures envisaged”. “I hope that in tonight’s dialogue with Orban” we can find a path that will allow him to pursue his priorities, but respecting our values, “he added.
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Rutte’s attack
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands is very tough Mark Rutte: “In my opinion, there is no more room in the EU for Hungary. But I am not the only one to decide, there are 26 others”, he said referring to the other heads of state and government. Rutte called on the Orbán government to “repeal” the controversial law. Otherwise “they have to go”, he concluded.
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Sassoli’s appeal
The president of the European Parliament David Sassoli finally invited the Hungarian prime minister to “reflect” on the approved laws: “I noticed – he said – that von der Leyen’s comment” on the law “was very dry: 16 prime ministers appealed against this provision and we of course we join in and ask for this to be corrected. ” In the Council, he continued, “Viktor Orbán intervened, saying that in his country there are no discriminatory activities. who does not defend rights has no right to ask others to respect them “.
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