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Protestors hold banners during a sympathy march to show their support for teachers on October 23, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. On October 23 Hungarians commemorate the start of the 1956 revolution that led the country to break away from Soviet influence, when students in Budapest demanded political reforms. (Photo: Janos Kummer/Getty Images)
80,000+ March Against Far-Right Orban Government in Budapest
"We totally back our teachers in their struggle for their rights," said one demonstrator
Oct 24, 2022
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Budapest on Sunday evening to stand in solidarity with the nation's teachers and denounce the far-right government of President Viktor Orban.
With over 80,000 marching in the demonstration it was the largest public display of dissent since Orban's reelection in April as a revolt by teachers--demanding better pay and increased funding for schools--continues.
According to Agence France-Presse:
Since the start of the school year, teachers and high school students have staged several demonstrations in Budapest and cities nationwide, backing teachers dismissed for taking part in earlier protests.
Sunday's march in Budapest was the biggest so far, and organisers pledged to keep up the pressure in the coming weeks.
"Everyone in my school is exhausted at having to fight for basics like enough teachers and equipment," said 17-year-old student Anett Bodi at the demonstration.
The government ruled by Orban--seen as an authoritarian ally of former U.S. president Donald Trump--has blamed the lack of money for education on the European Union which is withholding funds over accusations of corruption by the Hungarian government.
In addition to defense of teachers and student education, many in the march slammed Orban for his support of Russian President Vladimir Putin as he continues an assault on Ukraine and the nation's struggles with soaring inflation, especially of heating costs as the winter approaches.
"I am here...for my children, there should be change," said Gyongyi Bereczky, a mail carrier, told Reuters. "This runaway inflation... we cannot save up at all anymore, simply we cannot make ends meet as prices are soaring."
Speaking with AFP, Bodi said the fight for teachers and their rights to continue to fight for their schools was primary. "We totally back our teachers in their struggle for their rights," she said.
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Budapest on Sunday evening to stand in solidarity with the nation's teachers and denounce the far-right government of President Viktor Orban.
With over 80,000 marching in the demonstration it was the largest public display of dissent since Orban's reelection in April as a revolt by teachers--demanding better pay and increased funding for schools--continues.
According to Agence France-Presse:
Since the start of the school year, teachers and high school students have staged several demonstrations in Budapest and cities nationwide, backing teachers dismissed for taking part in earlier protests.
Sunday's march in Budapest was the biggest so far, and organisers pledged to keep up the pressure in the coming weeks.
"Everyone in my school is exhausted at having to fight for basics like enough teachers and equipment," said 17-year-old student Anett Bodi at the demonstration.
The government ruled by Orban--seen as an authoritarian ally of former U.S. president Donald Trump--has blamed the lack of money for education on the European Union which is withholding funds over accusations of corruption by the Hungarian government.
In addition to defense of teachers and student education, many in the march slammed Orban for his support of Russian President Vladimir Putin as he continues an assault on Ukraine and the nation's struggles with soaring inflation, especially of heating costs as the winter approaches.
"I am here...for my children, there should be change," said Gyongyi Bereczky, a mail carrier, told Reuters. "This runaway inflation... we cannot save up at all anymore, simply we cannot make ends meet as prices are soaring."
Speaking with AFP, Bodi said the fight for teachers and their rights to continue to fight for their schools was primary. "We totally back our teachers in their struggle for their rights," she said.
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Budapest on Sunday evening to stand in solidarity with the nation's teachers and denounce the far-right government of President Viktor Orban.
With over 80,000 marching in the demonstration it was the largest public display of dissent since Orban's reelection in April as a revolt by teachers--demanding better pay and increased funding for schools--continues.
According to Agence France-Presse:
Since the start of the school year, teachers and high school students have staged several demonstrations in Budapest and cities nationwide, backing teachers dismissed for taking part in earlier protests.
Sunday's march in Budapest was the biggest so far, and organisers pledged to keep up the pressure in the coming weeks.
"Everyone in my school is exhausted at having to fight for basics like enough teachers and equipment," said 17-year-old student Anett Bodi at the demonstration.
The government ruled by Orban--seen as an authoritarian ally of former U.S. president Donald Trump--has blamed the lack of money for education on the European Union which is withholding funds over accusations of corruption by the Hungarian government.
In addition to defense of teachers and student education, many in the march slammed Orban for his support of Russian President Vladimir Putin as he continues an assault on Ukraine and the nation's struggles with soaring inflation, especially of heating costs as the winter approaches.
"I am here...for my children, there should be change," said Gyongyi Bereczky, a mail carrier, told Reuters. "This runaway inflation... we cannot save up at all anymore, simply we cannot make ends meet as prices are soaring."
Speaking with AFP, Bodi said the fight for teachers and their rights to continue to fight for their schools was primary. "We totally back our teachers in their struggle for their rights," she said.
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