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Tens of thousands to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of ban

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A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday's Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union.

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  • Budapest Pride is proceeding as a municipal event despite a government ban.
  • The march has attracted support from across Europe, including EU Parliament members. 31s
  • Participants from over 40 countries are expected, making it potentially the largest Pride in Budapest's history. 46s
  • Hungary's Prime Minister has warned of legal consequences but said police will not use force. 1m 4s
  • Far-right and neo-Nazi groups have been allowed to stage counter-protests along the march route. 1m 18s
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