Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ events

Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution, allowing the government to ban public events organised by LGBTQ communities.

The amendment, which required a two-thirds majority, was passed with 140 votes in favour and 21 against.

It was proposed by the Prime Minister Viktor Orbán-led Fidesz-KDNP coalition.

Opposition politicians and protesters attempted to barricade an entrance to a parliamentary garage ahead of the vote on Monday.

The protesters tied…