Gergely Karácsony

Budapest was born a European city – it can’t and won’t be anything else. I urged EU leaders to be as brave as the people of Budapest, who stood for freedom despite intimidation, and to push reforms so EU funds reach cities directly. Freedom and progress must never be banned. 🇪🇺

It was a heartfelt welcome at the European Parliament – a round of applause for Budapest. 💙 @Europarl_EN

Met Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen in Strasbourg to thank her and @EuropeanCommission for supporting #BudapestPride2025. Discussed witheld EU funds and urged they reach cities like #Budapest - bastions of the rule of law. 🌈🏛️ Budapest is Europe!

Democracy can only thrive when people’s freedom and fundamental rights are respected — not restricted. I fully agreed on this with @SmetPascal , head of the delegation to the European Committee of the Regions and PES coordinator, as well as with @h_doukas , Mayor of Athens. 🇪🇺

Budapest has strong friends and allies in the EU, and this weekend made that more visible than ever. It was a pleasure to see them stand with us in person — on the side of freedom and pride. #Pride #Freedom #Solidarity

“Orange will always be a part of the rainbow!” 🧡🏳️‍🌈 With these words, @FemkeHalsemaa , Mayor of Amsterdam, stood in solidarity. Her presence sent a powerful message: it is not organizing Pride that is unlawful — but banning it! #Pride #HumanRights #Freedom

Barcelona is a key strategic ally for Budapest. We deeply appreciate @jaumecollboni’s support and his commitment to the cause of freedom. #Pride #HumanRights #MinorityRights

It was an honour to meet in person with @Yolanda_Diaz_ , Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, and @ernesturtasun, Minister of Culture. Their solidarity is deeply appreciated, as they emphasized the vital importance of defending our fundamental rights.🇭🇺🤝🇪🇺 #budapestpride2025

Budapest is free and democratic — and we fight to protect self-governance and the rule of law. Thank you @tinekestrik (@GroenLinks) for standing with us.  #Budapest #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #SelfGovernance

Thank you @TerryReintke and @EuropeanGreens for your strong, wholehearted support of #BudapestPride — and for standing with us in person. Your solidarity means the world! 🏳️‍🌈💚 #LGBTQ #Solidarity #Pride

Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice-President of @Europarl_EN, and I agree: it is not Pride that is unlawful — but banning it! We stand united for fundamental and minority rights. 🏳️‍🌈✊ #Pride #HumanRights #MinorityRights #Freedom

We had an important discussion on human rights and fundamental freedoms with @GudrunMosler, Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights for the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the @COE. Grateful for her commitment! #HumanRights #Freedom #Democracy #CouncilOfEurope

Freedom and love cannot be banned #BudapestPride