Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Hungary to Classify Antifa as Terrorist Organization
Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, plans to classify Antifa as a terrorist group.
Antifa is a term for anti-fascist groups.
Orbán's decision mirrors a similar move by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
This decision follows an incident in 2023 where anti-fascist activists were involved in assaults.
An Italian activist, Ilaria Salis, was jailed in Hungary after the assaults but was later released and elected to the European Parliament.
Orbán criticized her release.
Antifascist groups have not been active in Hungary.
The move is seen by some as controversial.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will designate Antifa a terrorist organization.
The decision mirrors a policy announced by former US President Donald Trump.
Antifa is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated anti-fascist groups.
Orbán referenced a 2023 incident involving antifascist activists.
Italian activist Ilaria Salis was jailed following the 2023 incident.
- Who
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- What
- Announced plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organization.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Hungary
- Why
- Following the US model and referencing a 2023 incident.
- Key Figure
- Viktor Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister
- Policy
- Designating Antifa as a terrorist organization
- Reason Given
- Following the US and referencing a 2023 incident
- Incident Mentioned
- Assaults against participants in a far-right event in Budapest
- Associated Figure
- Ilaria Salis, Italian Antifascist Activist