The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karácsony, was questioned by police regarding his involvement in organizing the LGBTQ+ Pride march, which took place despite a government ban. The event, held on June 28, was the largest Pride in Hungary's history, with around 300,000 participants. Karácsony emphasized the importance of freedom and rights for all citizens, criticizing the government's oppressive laws against the LGBTQ+ community. He expressed that the government's attempts to suppress Pride have ultimately weakened their power.