Orban Intensifies Cultural Conflict in Hungary with Gender Mandate

In a move signaling a significant escalation in Hungary's ongoing culture war, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's governing Fidesz party has successfully amended the country's constitution to officially recognize only male and female genders. This decision, characterized by Orban as a response to "gender madness," is aimed at solidifying support from conservative voters in light of economic challenges and an impending opposition rallying ahead of next year's elections.

Orban's assertion that "the international gender network must take its hands off our children" reflects a broader agenda to assert traditional values in the face of global progressivism, particularly following Donald Trump's re-election in the U.S. The amendment underscores the government's commitment to protecting children's "physical, mental and moral development," coinciding with new legislation that prohibits pride events, deemed harmful to minors. Additionally, the government now holds the power to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals who are seen as a threat. This legislative overhaul is part of Orban's broader campaign to "cleanse" Hungarian politics from progressive influences, a strategy he continues to advocate aggressively.