Legal experts within the European Union have raised serious concerns over Hungary’s recent legislation that restricts the dissemination of LGBTQ+ content. The new laws, which effectively ban positive or neutral portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals in media accessible to minors, are being criticized for undermining fundamental human rights principles enshrined in EU treaties. According to prominent EU lawyers, these restrictions not only limit freedom of expression but also institutionalize discrimination, contradicting commitments to equality and non-discrimination that member states are required to uphold.

The backlash emphasizes several key issues:

  • Violation of Free Speech: The legislation stifles open discussion about LGBTQ+ identities…