Hungarian President Katalin Novak vetoed a controversial whistle-blower law that restricted the rights of homosexual and transsexual people, saying the legislation could "serve to increase mistrust among members of the community" and that that it didn't meet EU requirements. The law stipulated, among other things, that citizens could anonymously report same-sex couples raising children together. Parliament had approved the law with the support of far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party. The parliament can override the veto with a simple majority, which appears likely. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Hungarian Service, click here.
Hungarian President Vetoes Law That Many Decried As Homophobic
Editors' Picks
RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.
If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.
To find out more, click here.