Eumans is proud to invite citizens, activists, policy-makers, and institutional actors to Budapest on June 28, 2025, for a crucial day of democratic engagement, in collaboration with No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) and European Alternatives. This joint event will take place at Loffice, Paulay Ede u. 55, Budapest , during a historic moment for civil society in Hungary and across Europe.

Our organizations- Eumans, a pan-European movement for popular initiative, alongside with Associazione Luca Coscioni, italian association committed to defending civil liberties, aNo Peace Without Justice, an international non-profit dedicated to human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and international justice, and European Alternatives, a transnational civil society organisation working to promote democracy, equality, and culture beyond the nation-state —aim to make this an occasion to unite citizens in defending not only LGBTQ+ rights, but also all fundamental freedoms and the very essence of democracy.

The day will begin with the General Assembly of NPWJ, and continue with a public forum co-organised by Eumans, aimed at confronting the growing threats to the rule of law and civil liberties in Europe. The forum will serve as an open platform for inclusive dialogue, connecting grassroots activists with European and Hungarian decision-makers, legal experts, and civil society organisations.

This gathering is not only a response to the Hungarian government’s draconian restrictions on the 30th Budapest Pride including bans on demonstrations and the introduction of AI-driven surveillance but also a proactive effort to reaffirm the core values of the European Union: democracy, fundamental rights, and the rule of law.

At this occasion, Eumans will launch a campaign calling on the EU to take action against the serious and systematic violations of the Rule of Law in Hungary, and to recognize the legal existence of “European associations.” The introduction of “European associations” — entities recognized directly by the EU without requiring national approval — is essential to counter repressive laws such as the recent proposal by the Hungarian government aimed at eliminating the freedom of association for Hungarian NGOs.

The day’s programme includes:
09:30–10:30 – No Peace Without Justic General Assembly

10:30–13:00 EUmans, NPWJ and Associazione Luca Coscioni Citizens’ Assembly on Democracy and Rule of Law

14:00 onwards – Participation in the 30th Budapest Pride alongside a broad coalition of human rights defenders and democratic allies.

During the assmebly, the following discussants will interact with participants:

- Tamás Dombos – Project Coordinator, Háttér Society
- Marco Cappato – President, Eumans
– Ophelie Masson – Deputy director of European Alternatives
– Niccolò Milanese – Director of European Alternatives
- Per Clausen – Member of the European Parliament (MEP, The Left Group)
- Brando Benifei – Member of the European Parliament (MEP, S&D Group)
– Maria Walsh – Member of the European Parliament (MEP, EPP Group)
– Lena Schilling (MEP, Group of the Greens)
- Tara  O’Grady– President, No Peace Without Justice
- Elena Buscemi – President, Milan City Council
- Peter Sárosi – Executive Director, Rights Reporter Foundation
– Francesca Romana D’autuono, Volt Co-President

-Zsuzsanna Szelényi, former member of Hungarian Parliament, CEU Democracy Institute’

The entire event will be hybrid, with remote participation available via Zoom and automatic translation to ensure accessibility for all.
As Hungary becomes a critical test case for European democratic resilience, this day in Budapest will be more than symbolic. It will be an opportunity for people across Europe to unite in dialogue, raise their voices, and take action.