The MEP from Italy’s Five Star Movement announces her presence at the banned Budapest Pride: “We stand for love and dignity”
Strasbourg takes a stand: rights are not negotiable
In the heart of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a clear and determined voice rose: that of Carolina Morace, MEP for the Five Star Movement – The Left Group, who condemned yet another repressive move by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The ban on the 2025 Budapest Pride, scheduled for June 28, is viewed as a direct attack on civil rights and freedom of expression.
Morace: “I will walk beside those who resist”
With passion and resolve, Morace declared: “We will be in Budapest on June 28, defying Orbán’s ban. We will walk with those who resist, with those who simply demand to be seen and loved. Banning Pride is a brutal attack on freedom of assembly, equality, and human dignity. It’s a direct challenge to the founding values of the European Union.”
She added that she won’t be alone: dozens of MEPs and national MPs will stand by her side, sending a strong message to Europe — we will not tolerate the suppression of rights.
An appeal to Europe: no more words, time for action
Morace urged the European Commission to go beyond symbolic statements. “We need real sanctions, a freeze on funds, and an infringement procedure. We cannot accept that rights guaranteed by EU treaties are being suppressed in a Member State.”
The right to love belongs to everyone
“The right to love and be loved is a right for all — not a privilege for the few,” Morace concluded. Her decision to attend the banned Pride is an act of democratic resistance and a powerful call for Europe to protect the dignity of every citizen.
FAQ
1. What is Budapest Pride?
An annual event celebrating the Lgbtquia+ community in Hungary. The 2025 edition has been banned by the government.
2. Why was the 2025 Pride banned?
The Hungarian authorities cited public order concerns, but many view it as a discriminatory action.
3. Who is Carolina Morace?
A former football player and coach, now a Member of the European Parliament with the Five Star Movement and The Left.
4. What did she say in Strasbourg?
She announced her participation in the banned Pride march in Budapest to stand up for human rights.
5. What values did she emphasize?
Freedom of assembly, equality, dignity, and rights protected by EU law.
6. Who will join her in Budapest?
Dozens of fellow MEPs and national parliamentarians.
7. What is she demanding from the EU?
Concrete sanctions, suspension of EU funds to Hungary, and legal action through an infringement procedure.
8. Why is this event relevant to all EU citizens?
It tests whether the EU can uphold its founding values in every Member State.
9. Where can I watch her speech?
On the official YouTube channel of the European Parliament: video
10. What does this mean for Lgbtquia+ rights in Europe?
It highlights ongoing struggles and the need for solidarity across borders.
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