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Dozens of MEPs to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of Viktor Orbán

As many as 70 said to be planning to show solidarity at LGBTQ+ march after Hungary’s PM tried to ban it

The Guardian - UK

'Another red line crossed': Fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at the European Parliament

Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights.

Euronews

EU's REPowerEU Plan Aims to Eliminate Russian Gas and Oil Imports by 2028

Despite opposition from some member states, including Hungary and Slovakia, the European Commission intends to adopt the regulation via qualified majority voting, bypassing the need for unanimous approval.

International Business Times

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Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

Body unveils plans to ban all gas imports from Russia by January 2028 – but faces backlash from Hungary, Slovakia and Austria

The Guardian - UK

European Commission proposes new measures to phase out Russian oil and gas

The European Commission proposed a new law outlining deadlines and strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas, excluding nuclear energy, which will be addressed separately.

Euronews

Hungary and Slovakia resist EU’s energy security plan

During a discussion among the 27 EU member states on reducing the Union’s dependency on Russian fuel, Hungary and Slovakia opposed the roadmap proposed by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Euronews

Astronaut mission postponed amid leak concerns at International Space Station

Chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary’s first astronauts in decades delayed indefinitely

The Guardian - US

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Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station

The Independent UK

Peter Tatchell on LGBT+ rights being under fresh threat: ‘I might retire from protest when I’m 95’

PRIDE MONTH: Across six decades of activism, Britain’s leading LGBT+ rights campaigner has faced death threats and even had a bullet through his front door. He talks to Emma Henderson about police who won’t apologise for past wrongs and why Hungary should face sanctions over its Pride ban

The Independent UK

Nathan Collins happy to see Ireland carry momentum into World Cup qualifying

Ireland launch their campaign against Hungary in September.

The Independent UK

Friendlies can help Republic of Ireland prepare for World Cup campaign

Ireland open their qualifying campaign against Hungary in September.

The Independent UK

EU court urged to rule against Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law

The advocate general for the European Union’s highest court is urging the court to rule that Hungary violated EU law by restricting LGBTQ+ content for minors

The Independent UK

Hungary’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ content violates human rights, says EU lawyer

ECJ advocate general condemns ‘stigmatising’ law that bars such content from schools and primetime TV

The Guardian - UK

Hungary's LGBTQ+ law breaches EU regulation, top court advocate says

The legal case, labelled as one of the most significant human rights cases in the history of the EU, saw the European Parliament and 16 member states join it, demanding that Hungary annul the law.

Euronews

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The Guardian - UK

Hungary postpones vote on law to curb foreign-funded organisations

Orbán’s ruling party delays vote on legislation allowing government to ban organisations with foreign funding

Euronews

Hungary delays vote on 'transparency law' targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media until autumn

The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool hope to seal deal for £45m-rated Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth

Liverpool are attempting to finalise a deal to sign Milos Kerkez with Bournemouth demanding £45m for the Hungary international

Evening Standard

Why Viktor Gyokeres has pulled out of Sweden squad amid Arsenal transfer question and Manchester United links

Sweden have issued a statement regarding the Sporting striker

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Euronews

Budapest police deny request to hold rainbow parade citing LGBTQ+ march ban

The police's decision to prohibit the event planned for later this month came after Hungary's parliament passed legislation in March that allowed the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.

The Independent UK

Budapest police deny LGBTQ+ march request, citing Hungary's legislative Pride ban

Police have denied a permit for an LGBTQ+ event in Budapest, citing a new law banning public displays linked to homosexuality

The Conversation

Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power.

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Iron Maiden want fans to embrace phone-free gigs

Veteran rockers Iron Maiden want fans to embrace phone-free gigs and have urged them to put their devices away for shows on the band's 'Run For Your Lives' tour, which kicked off in Budapest, Hungary last week.

The Guardian - UK

He is the strongman who inspired Trump – but is Viktor Orbán losing his grip on power?

Opposition activists and journalists explain why the Orbánisation of the US may fail and how a former ally could end the Hungarian PM’s 15-year reign

Euronews

Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame?

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.

Euronews

EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall expresses solidarity with LGBTQ+ community

In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resilience says "anyone who wants to join in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Hungary should do so."

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