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This mass participation turned into an act of resistance against the repressive policies that have limited human rights in Hungary in recent years. <\/p>\n\n<p>With colors, music, flags and emotion, people of all ages \u2013 including many young people participating for the first time \u2013 flooded the streets of Budapest in a peaceful and festive march. The dominant slogan was: <strong>\u201cFreedom and love cannot be banned.\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>This year\u2019s event took place under the shadow of a new legislative ban citing \u201cchild protection,\u201d using fear-mongering rhetoric to limit public expression of LGBTQI+ identity. Despite the government\u2019s official warning of \u201clegal consequences\u201d for participants and organizers, the march proceeded peacefully, with the active support of Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony, who recognized it as a municipal event. <\/p>\n\n<p>The Hungarian government&#8217;s stance has sparked strong reactions at the European level. At least <strong>70 MEPs<\/strong> participated in the march, wanting to demonstrate their commitment to fundamental human rights and oppose authoritarianism. At the same time, <strong>33 countries<\/strong> have publicly expressed their support for the Pride organizers.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s march was more than a celebration. It was an act <strong>of courage<\/strong> , <strong>unity<\/strong> , and <strong>solidarity<\/strong> . 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