Activist Disrupts Orbán's Press Conference in Strasbourg

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's speech at the European Parliament was disrupted by opposition activist Márton Gyekiczki, who threw a stack of banknotes at him while accusing him of selling out Hungary to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This incident occurred during Orbán's presentation of Hungary's agenda for its six-month presidency of the EU, particularly as he addressed immigration issues. Gyekiczki, a member of the Democratic Coalition party and a local councilor, was quickly subdued by security. The disruption highlights ongoing criticism of Orbán's government for its close ties to autocratic regimes and for undermining democratic rights within the EU. Former Prime Minister Ference Gyurcsány praised Gyekiczki's actions, calling attention to what he termed a 'traitorous government'. Orbán continues to face a divided response from EU lawmakers as he navigates Hungary's presidency.