EU Commission Under Fire: Hungary’s Pride Crackdown Sparks Outrage and Urgent Calls for Action
With Budapest Pride around the corner, Hungary gears up to capture the moment—literally—with real-time facial recognition tech. EFF and friends urge the European Commission to intervene, as Hungary’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights hits a new low. It’s a face-off between fundamental rights and high-tech surveillance.
Hot Take:
Looks like Hungary is throwing a big party, but the guest list is more exclusive than a royal wedding! If you’re caught twirling a rainbow flag, you might just find yourself in a real-life episode of “Face/Off,” without the Hollywood ending. EU, it’s time to step up and remind Hungary that facial recognition should be for unlocking phones, not locking up citizens!
Key Points:
- Hungary plans to use real-time facial recognition technology at banned protests like Budapest Pride.
- This move violates the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which prohibits such uses.
- The European Commission is being urged to protect EU fundamental rights, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- New Hungarian laws were passed without public consultation and directly infringe on EU regulations.
- Civil society organizations are calling for immediate EU action to counteract Hungary’s restrictive measures.
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