Video: Protesters Turn Out To Counter Far-Right Demo In Budapest
- 8 Feb 2019 8:08 AM
MTI Photo: Mónus Márton
Source: Ruptly
MTI Photo: Mónus Márton
Source: Ruptly
Thousands gathered at Heroes’ Square in Budapest to protest government-funded adverts they say spread fear, hate, and political propaganda. Organizers and demonstrators criticized Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s information campaigns targeting opponents and critics.
The European Union should not give a single penny to Hungary or Viktor Orban's government until the Orban government releases the domestic and EU funds owed to Hodmezovasarhely, said Peter Marki-Zay, mayor of Hodmezovasarhely, in Brussels.
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.
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