Tweede Kamer
DER STATEN-GENERAAL
Mr Janos Boka
Minister for European Union Affairs
Nador utca 22
1051 Budapest, Hungary
Commissie EU-zaken
Place and date: The Hague, 24 March 2025
Concerns: Legislation on banning Pride marches in Hungary
Our reference: 2025Z05344/2025D12368
Your Excellency,
I am writing to you on behalf of the standing committee on European Affairs of the House of
Representatives of the Netherlands to express our deepest concern and strongest condemnation
regarding the recent developments in Hungary concerning the rights of the LGBTQI+ community.
We have recently learned that the Hungarian Parliament has passed a law effectively banning Pride
marches in your country. This law not only violates fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined
in international treaties, such as the right to freedom of assembly and expression, but also undermines
the core values of the European Union. The European Union is founded on the principles of respect for
human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. These values are enshrined in the Treaty on European
Union and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. By restricting the rights of the
LGBTQI+ community, Hungary is violating these fundamental European values and jeopardizing the
unity and integrity of the Union.
The House of Representatives of the Netherlands is convinced that the protection and promotion of the
rights of all citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, is crucial for a democratic
and just society. We therefore urge you to immediately repeal this law and ensure that the rights of
the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary are respected and protected.
We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary and will continue to support their
struggle for equality and justice. We hope that the Hungarian government will align itself with these
international norms and values and take steps to guarantee the rights of all citizens.
Yours sincerely,
Chair of the standi committee on European Affairs of the House of Representatives,
C.A.M. van der Plas
Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal
Postbus 20018
2500 EA Den Haag
T. 070-3182211