Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Saturday's Pride "repulsive and shameful", accusing the EU of directing opposition politicians to organise the event, which turned into an anti-government protest,

An unprecedented crowd of between 100- and 200-thousand people marched at the 30th Budapest Pride on Saturday. The Prime Minister said the event was "disgusting and shameful". View on euronews

Politically, Orban’s inability to stop Pride from going ahead risks projecting weakness at a time when his Fidesz party is trailing in the polls. However, a heavy-handed police response could also deepen public dissatisfaction and further undermine his support.