Hungary urges EU to designate antifa as a ‘terrorist’ group
Summary
Hungary's Foreign Minister has asked the European Union to officially label the antifa movement as a "terrorist" group. This request follows incidents in Europe that Hungary claims are linked to antifa activities. The Hungarian minister referenced the US's approach to antifa as a model for the EU to consider.Key Facts
- Hungary's foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, sent a letter to the EU foreign affairs chief asking to label antifa as a "terrorist" group.
- Szijjarto claims that antifa is linked to violent incidents in Germany, France, Italy, and Hungary.
- He mentioned an Italian activist, Ilaria Salis, who was arrested in Budapest but gained immunity after being elected to the European Parliament.
- Szijjarto cited US President Donald Trump's move to categorize antifa as a "major terrorist organisation" as a similar action for the EU to consider.
- Antifa is described as a decentralised network of left-wing activists, not a single organization.
- Trump previously considered designating antifa a terrorist organization during US protests in 2020.
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