Avocatul Poporului, la Oradea, înaintea marșului Pride: „Autoritățile locale care interzic o întrunire pașnică nu fac decât să întrețină discursul urii”

Renate Weber criticized the Oradea City Hall's refusal to approve the second Pride march, stating it fuels hate speech. She noted the alarming number of hostile comments on social media regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Despite the lack of approval, organizers plan to proceed with the march, risking fines. Weber emphasized the importance of the right to assembly as per Romanian and European law. The event has drawn international attention, with calls for safe participation from various organizations and officials. Local authorities have faced backlash for treating organizers as offenders rather than citizens exercising their rights.