Controversies Unveiled: Budapest Protest Challenges Orbán's Rule
Numerous individuals have congregated in the heart of Budapest to voice their dissent against the governance of Viktor Orbán.
They have taken to the streets, chanting slogans such as "We are not afraid" and "Orbán, resign," as reported by The Guardian.
Many among them proudly carried the Hungarian flag or adorned themselves in attire featuring its red, white, and green colours, symbols that have long been associated with Orbán's party.
"It's essential to clarify that these colours represent Hungary's national identity, not the government's," remarked one protester.
Leading this demonstration is Péter Magyar, a 43-year-old figure who has recently initiated a political movement aimed at challenging the prime minister's authority in Budapest. Magyar, notably, was previously married to Judit Varga, who served as the justice minister in Orbán's government.
Magyar rose to prominence in February with his controversial remarks shedding light on the inner workings of the government. He accused Antal Rogán, the minister overseeing Orbán's office, of orchestrating a centralised propaganda apparatus.
Moreover, Magyar publicly released a recording of a conversation with his former spouse, wherein Varga detailed an attempt by a close associate of Viktor Orbán to interfere in a corruption case. Prosecutors are presently examining these allegations.
This investigation unfolds at a politically sensitive juncture for Orbán, with the impending European parliamentary elections in June. It follows a sexual misconduct scandal that led to the resignation of two prominent political allies, former President Katalin Novák and Judit Varga.
According to a survey conducted by the news magazine HVG in mid-March, 68% of respondents were aware of Magyar's entry into politics, with 13% expressing potential support for his party.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
