Gergely Karácsony
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Mayor of Budapest #greenbudapest #freebudapest #inclusivebudapest Press inquiries: [email protected]
Budapest
Joined August 2020
Honoured to hold a courtesy meeting with @ThaniAlZeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE. We reviewed our bilateral relations and discussed the Rákosrendező project, for which the tender has just been launched, which is open to all investors.
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We arrived in Istanbul together with the mayors of Barcelona, Zagreb, Sofia, Athens, Timișoara, and Utrecht to express our support and solidarity with Mayor İmamoğlu, the cause of free elections, and the citizens of Istanbul and Turkey.
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The Turkish regime prevented us from visiting Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul who has been imprisoned by the Erdoğan regime, in his prison cell.
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It was an honour to welcome Mr. Elliot Wang, the new Representative of Taiwan to Hungary, for a courtesy call at City Hall.
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Budapest was born a European city – it can’t and won’t be anything else. I urged EU leaders to be as brave as the people of Budapest, who stood for freedom despite intimidation, and to push reforms so EU funds reach cities directly. Freedom and progress must never be banned. 🇪🇺
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It was a heartfelt welcome at the European Parliament – a round of applause for Budapest. 💙 @Europarl_EN
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Met Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen in Strasbourg to thank her and @EuropeanCommission for supporting #BudapestPride2025. Discussed witheld EU funds and urged they reach cities like #Budapest - bastions of the rule of law. 🌈🏛️ Budapest is Europe!
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Democracy can only thrive when people’s freedom and fundamental rights are respected — not restricted. I fully agreed on this with @SmetPascal , head of the delegation to the European Committee of the Regions and PES coordinator, as well as with @h_doukas , Mayor of Athens. 🇪🇺
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Budapest has strong friends and allies in the EU, and this weekend made that more visible than ever. It was a pleasure to see them stand with us in person — on the side of freedom and pride. #Pride #Freedom #Solidarity
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“Orange will always be a part of the rainbow!” 🧡🏳️🌈 With these words, @FemkeHalsemaa , Mayor of Amsterdam, stood in solidarity. Her presence sent a powerful message: it is not organizing Pride that is unlawful — but banning it! #Pride #HumanRights #Freedom
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Barcelona is a key strategic ally for Budapest. We deeply appreciate @jaumecollboni’s support and his commitment to the cause of freedom. #Pride #HumanRights #MinorityRights
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It was an honour to meet in person with @Yolanda_Diaz_ , Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, and @ernesturtasun, Minister of Culture. Their solidarity is deeply appreciated, as they emphasized the vital importance of defending our fundamental rights.🇭🇺🤝🇪🇺 #budapestpride2025
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Budapest is free and democratic — and we fight to protect self-governance and the rule of law. Thank you @tinekestrik (@GroenLinks) for standing with us.  #Budapest #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #SelfGovernance
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Thank you @TerryReintke and @EuropeanGreens for your strong, wholehearted support of #BudapestPride — and for standing with us in person. Your solidarity means the world! 🏳️🌈💚 #LGBTQ #Solidarity #Pride
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Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice-President of @Europarl_EN, and I agree: it is not Pride that is unlawful — but banning it! We stand united for fundamental and minority rights. 🏳️🌈✊ #Pride #HumanRights #MinorityRights #Freedom
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We had an important discussion on human rights and fundamental freedoms with @GudrunMosler, Standing Rapporteur on Human Rights for the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the @COE. Grateful for her commitment! #HumanRights #Freedom #Democracy #CouncilOfEurope
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And when we choose this life together, without fear, the lies of this selfish and suffocating system come crashing down. #Budapest
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Because those who choose freedom are never alone. With the power of love, we showed that there is life outside the system — a life that is more beautiful, freer, and happier.
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I agree with the Prime Minister: yesterday showed what this country would look like if they weren’t the ones in power. Let me show you. A free, smiling, loving community where people care for one another, support each other, and stand in solidarity.
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