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Von der Leyen praises Budapest’s mayor for defending LGBTIQ+ rights

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Von der Leyen welcomes a meeting with Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony and praises his defence of the LGBTIQ+ community and the right to march with pride.

Very good meeting with the Mayor of Budapest, @karacsony_gergely, along with @CoR_President. Under your leadership, Budapest stands as a city of tolerance, openness and freedom. We will never forget your courage in standing up for the LGBTIQ+ community. And in defending the right to march with pride. Cities like Budapest have an immense role to play in our democracies.
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