Record numbers expected at Budapest Pride march despite attempts to ban it – Europe live

Organisers of Budapest Pride said the government was attempting to restrict peaceful protests by targeting them

Nicolae Ștefănuță, the vice-president of the European parliament, on Friday called on police to respect those attending the Budapest Pride march.

“I would like to say that the police and institutions of the state have a duty to protect the citizens,” he said. “It’s as clear as possible.”