CBC News Video: Overtime Law Sparks Protests In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2018 9:08 AM
Independent lawmaker Akos Hadhazy told a demonstration in Budapest on Tuesday that the investment in Hatvanpuszta and the demolition of the former agriculture ministry near Parliament were both "examples of monument destruction and corruption".
True prosperity can only exist in a democracy, so when people protest for democracy, they are also protesting for their livelihoods, independent lawmaker Ákos Hadházy said at a protest.
Autumn will be "tough" in Hungarian domestic politics, independent lawmaker Akos Hadhazy said in Budapest on Tuesday, at a demonstration demanding the withdrawal of amendments to the law on the freedom of assembly, and against the adoption of the law on the transparency of public life.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday said Hungary failed to fulfil its obligation under the Rome Statute when it failed to comply with the court’s request concerning the warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest.
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