According to a statement from the European Commission, Commissioner Lahbib attended the Budapest Pride event on 27 June 2026. In her address, the Commissioner highlighted the difficulties encountered in the city during the previous year, noting that the event had faced a ban and participants had been subjected to legal proceedings for demonstrating on the streets. Despite these challenges, the Commissioner acknowledged that attendees continued to march.
The remarks served to recognise the resilience of the participants who gathered in the city for this year's event. The European Commission released the statement following the Commissioner's arrival in Budapest, reflecting on the historical context of the march and the commitment of those involved in the advocacy for Pride.
Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗