Ian Borg “Not Happy” With Hungary’s Ban On LGBTIQ+ Gatherings
Foreign Minister Ian Borg has expressed his disappointment at Hungary’s recent decision to constitutionally ban LGBTIQ+ gatherings.
Responding to questions by the media, Borg said that he was “not happy” with this decision and that he will be seeking clarification from the nation, noting that the matter was made within Hungary’s sovereign capacity and falling short of condemning the regression. This constitutional amendment legitimises a law passed last year banning LGBTIQ+ events and gatherings.
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This is one of many steps attacks by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban against the LGBTIQ+ community, sparking warnings of authoritarianism among critics.
“This is not the first time the Hungarian government has legislated reforms that are controversial in this sense and the Hungarian people will have the chance next year to pass judgement”, Borg said in reference to elections due in Hungary in 2026.He went on to say that while Hungary and Malta agree on many issues, this is not one of them, further pointing out the progress of LGBTIQ+ rights on the island-nation during the last 12 years.
Next month, Malta will be taking over the presidency of the Council of Europe and one of the first events on its programme is hosting the IDAHOT+ Forum. IDAHOT is the international day against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. The advancement of the LGBTIQ+ community is one of the priorities of Malta’s Council of Europe.
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