Many European countries are expected to issue a joint statement, expressing their “deep concern” about the legislation adopted by Hungary and providing for the ban on Pride events, according to a draft statement by the Reuters agency on Monday.

The Hungarian parliament approved in March legislation prohibiting the annual PARE PARENT, and allows the police to use facial recognition cameras to identify participants. In April, it also approved a constitutional modification that recognizes only two sexes, male and female.

“We are particularly anxious about these developments, which are contrary to the fundamental values ​​of human dignity, freedom, equality and respect for human rights,” the signs in the text say. These include the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Finland and Sweden.

The joint statement is expected to be issued shortly before Tuesday’s regular hearing, where EU ministers will discuss the risk of a serious violation of Hungary’s values.

The government of Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban, who has been in power since 2010, has repeatedly clashed with the EU and its member states on issues related to democratic standards, minority rights and foreign policy.

Critics accuse Orban of undermining the rule of law – accusation that the Hungarian government rejects.

The ruling Fidesz party has argued that the parade of pride can be considered harmful to children and that their protection overrides the right of the assembly.

In the draft joint statement, the signatories call on Hungary to review the measures in question.

At the same time, they call on the European Commission “to use all the rule of law at its disposal immediately and fully, if these measures are not revised”.