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Despite a government ban and police warnings, over a hundred thousand people participated in Budapest Pride, protesting for LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of assembly, with notable support from European politicians, while counter-protests remained peaceful and limited in impact.
Despite Hungary's government ban on Budapest Pride, the parade is set to proceed as a municipal event, challenging the ban and highlighting political tensions over LGBTQ rights and freedom of assembly, with the government facing a dilemma on enforcement.
The National Conservatism Conference in Brussels was temporarily shut down by the mayor, citing public safety concerns due to the conference's conservative and traditionalist views. However, a Belgian court later struck down the order, allowing the conference to continue. The incident highlights the clash between postliberalism and democratic values, with the mayor's actions seen as an attack on free speech and freedom of assembly. The event's disruption raises concerns about the state of liberalism and the preservation of free speech in Europe.