Prime Minister accuses rival supporters of internal fighting and journalist intimidation at commemorations
The prime minister posted a video of a tamburitza band and claimed that former state-funded propagandists attacked each other and threatened genuine journalists during the opposition's remembrance events.
The prime minister uploaded a video of the Sükösd Tamburaz Orchestra and used it to allege that former state-funded Fidesz propagandists turned on each other and threatened authentic journalists at opposition commemorations. He described the opposition's behavior as disgraceful and noted that the ruling party's leader was abroad in Paris during the events. Fidesz supporters organized a flag march on the lower Buda waterfront and a ceremony at Bem Square, where former president Áder János, faction chief Bóka János and historian Schmidt Mária delivered speeches.
Police intervened to separate Fidesz participants from counter-protesters, and one outlet crew member was assaulted, later questioned as a suspect. Later, a reporter named Simor Dániel was warned by police to stay away from the crowd after being threatened by Fidesz sympathizers. The prime minister also rebuked the Mi Hazánk movement for its historical claims and for invoking Russian narratives.
Why it matters
It highlights escalating political tension and accusations of violence between Hungary's ruling party and opposition supporters.
How this story developed
- Oct 22 Italian Justice Minister Nordio honors Hungary's 1956 uprising at Rome ceremony
- Oct 23 Since the earlier report on Nordiò’s remarks, additional ceremonies have been held in Moscow, Rome and at global landmarks, and opposition parties have announced a boycott of the parliamentary ceremony.
- Oct 23 Frozen EU funds remain a point of contention, influencing Hungary’s budget and reform agenda.
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