The 31st Annual Budapest Pride Takes Place During Hungary's Political Change
第 31 屆布達佩斯年度 Pride 遊行於匈牙利政治變革期間舉行
Introduction
On June 27, 2026, tens of thousands of people gathered in Budapest for the 31st annual Pride march. This was the first such event held after a change in the country's national leadership.
2026 年 6 月 27 日，數萬人聚集在布達佩斯參加第 31 屆年度 Pride 遊行。這是該國國家領導層更換後首次舉行此類活動。
Main Body
The march began at the Budapest Opera House and moved through the city center and across the Erzsébet Bridge. The event took place during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius. Although the police officially allowed the march, some far-right activists removed rainbow flags from the bridge and replaced them with national flags to prevent potential conflict.
遊行從布達佩斯歌劇院出發，穿越市中心並跨越伊麗莎白橋。活動期間正值熱浪，氣溫高達 38 度。儘管警方正式允許遊行，但部分極右翼分子將橋上的彩虹旗拆除並更換為國旗，以防止潛在衝突。
In the past, this event faced many legal problems. The previous government, led by Viktor Orbán, passed laws to ban the march, claiming that such events were harmful to the development of children. However, many people ignored these rules, and last year's event attracted between 200,000 and 350,000 participants. Furthermore, the European Union's highest court ruled in April that laws restricting LGBTQ+ content for minors violated EU human rights treaties.
過去此活動面臨許多法律問題。由歐班（Viktor Orbán）領導的前政府通過法律禁止遊行，聲稱此類活動不利於兒童成長。然而，許多人無視這些規定，去年的活動吸引了 20 萬至 35 萬名參與者。此外，歐盟最高法院於 4 月裁定，限制未成年人接觸 LGBTQ+ 內容的法律違反了歐盟的人權條約。
After the April election, Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the Tisza party took power. While the new government has not yet cancelled the old restrictive laws, the police's decision to authorize the march shows a change in attitude. Prime Minister Magyar emphasized that the state should not interfere in people's private lives, stating that individuals are free to love whoever they choose. He also mentioned that he is open to discussing sensitive topics, such as same-sex marriage and adoption, if there is enough demand in parliament.
4 月選舉後，總理馬扎爾（Péter Magyar）與 Tisza 黨掌權。雖然新政府尚未取消舊有的限制性法律，但警方決定核准遊行，顯示出態度的轉變。馬扎爾總理強調，國家不應干涉私人生活，表示每個人都可以自由選擇愛誰。他也提到，若國會內有足夠需求，他願意討論同性婚姻與領養等敏感議題。
Conclusion
The event ended with a high number of participants, showing a shift from government bans to official permission, even though the legal system has not yet fully changed.
活動以高參與度結束，顯示出從政府禁止轉為官方許可的轉變，儘管法律體系尚未完全改變。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Contrast' Jump
At A2, you likely use 'but' for everything. To move toward B2, you need to vary how you show two opposing ideas. The article provides a perfect map for this transition.
1. The 'Although' Shift
Instead of saying: "It was hot, but the police allowed the march," The text uses: "Although the police officially allowed the march, some far-right activists removed rainbow flags..."*
The B2 Secret: Place Although at the start of the sentence to create a 'complex' structure. It signals to the listener that a surprise or contradiction is coming.
2. The 'While' Balance
Look at this phrase: "While the new government has not yet cancelled the old restrictive laws, the police's decision... shows a change."
While isn't just about time (e.g., "While I was eating"). In B2 English, we use it to weigh two facts against each other. It is softer and more professional than but.
3. The 'However' Pivot
"The previous government... passed laws to ban the march... However, many people ignored these rules."
Warning: You cannot use However like But.
- ❌ I like coffee, however I hate tea. (Incorrect punctuation)
- ✅ I like coffee. However, I hate tea. (Correct: New sentence, followed by a comma)
Quick Comparison Table for your growth:
| A2 Level (Basic) | B2 Level (Fluid) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| But | Although / Even though | More formal, academic |
| But | However | Stronger pause, logical |
| And / But | While | Nuanced, balanced |