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Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have charged Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony on Wednesday with violating assembly laws after he organised and led a Pride march in June 2025 despite a police prohibition order.

The Budapest V and XIII District Prosecutor's Office filed charges against Karácsony for breaching the law on freedom of association and assembly, proposing a fine. The case has been referred to the Pest Central District Court, where a decision may be taken without trial.

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