EU needs to put 'moral pressure' on Hungary over LGBTQ+ issues, says Taoiseach

The Hungarian government adopted a bill banning references to LGBTQ+ people in educational materials and other media, a step which sparked huge criticism across Europe

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Euro 2020 match between Hungary and Portugal  last week. Orban's government claims the law is intended to protect children. Photo: Laszlo Balogh/AP

The Taoiseach says "moral pressure" must be put on Viktor Orban's regime regarding LGBTQ+ rights.

Hungary’s parliament last week adopted a bill that will ban any reference to LGBTQ+ people in educational materials, on prime-time TV, or shows and films aimed at children.