During a public speech by Hungarian government head Peter Magyar in the city of Szolnok, an unpleasant incident occurred. An unknown man attempted to throw eggs at the politician right in the middle of his pre-election speech. The attacker was promptly detained at the scene by plainclothes officers, though the detention process involved active resistance on his part.
Chronicle of the incident and detention of the attacker
The incident drew public attention after Kontroll published a video of the rough detention. The published footage shows first two, and then another two men in civilian clothing, presumably law enforcement officers, overpowering the perpetrator. The man tried to fight back but was eventually wrestled to the ground, after which he stated he would no longer resist.
Attacker's reaction and the context of political attacks
Responding to journalists' questions about his motives, the detainee cynically stated, "I regret I didn't hit him in the head." It is worth noting that this is far from the first instance of crowd aggression directed at Peter Magyar. Just a week prior to this incident, the politician was doused with wine during a traditional harvest festival in Szekszárd, indicating a rising tide of political tension.
Political background and controversies
Such protest actions and attacks unfold against the backdrop of a complex domestic and geopolitical situation in Hungary. Previously, the country's government strongly opposed the construction of Ukrainian oil storage facilities, labeling the project a direct threat to national security. Furthermore, Peter Magyar himself has repeatedly criticized the energy agreements previously concluded by his predecessor Viktor Orban with the Russian state corporation Rosatom.
