In brief
During a session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, a proponent of “illiberal democracy,” faced a symbolic protest from progressive members. After Orban concluded his speech, they sang “Bella Ciao,” an anthem from the Italian antifascist resistance, to express their opposition to his policies. President of the Parliament, Roberta Metsola, quickly halted the protest, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum in the assembly. Hungary has been consistently criticized by the EU for Orban's policies on minority rights, immigration, and his perceived ties with Russia and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hungary's Leader Faces Musical Protest in EU ParliamentPrime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, known for his authoritarian tendencies, encountered a musical protest during his address at the European Parliament.During a session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, a proponent of “illiberal democracy,” faced a symbolic protest from progressive members. After Orban concluded his speech, they sang “Bella Ciao,” an anthem from the Italian antifascist resistance, to express their opposition to his policies. President of the Parliament, Roberta Metsola, quickly halted the protest, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum in the assembly. Hungary has been consistently criticized by the EU for Orban's policies on minority rights, immigration, and his perceived ties with Russia and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
