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Over 50,000 protest in Budapest demanding Orban's resignation

Over 50,000 people took to the streets of Budapest, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government. Protesters accuse the authorities of inaction following the exposure of abuse cases in state-run children's homes. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has spoken of chaos in state institutions.


Over 50,000 protest in Budapest demanding Orban's resignation

Hungary is leading in polls related to the upcoming parliamentary elections to be held next spring. Agence France-Presse noted that protesters chanted slogans, including "Orban, resign!". Main opposition leader Peter Magyar argued that a series of scandals revealed in the last two years have shown chaos in public institutions tasked with helping minors with social problems. The leader called for the government's resignation. Budapest (AFP) - More than 50,000 people demonstrated in Budapest on Saturday in response to an opposition call, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, accused of inaction after cases of abuse in child care institutions were uncovered.