German activist jailed in Hungary for attacks at Nazi rally

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 06:34 PM

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Maja T., a 25-year-old German activist, was sentenced to eight years in prison in Hungary for assaulting right-wing extremists and belonging to the far-left group Antifa Ost. The charges stem from attacks in Budapest in February 2023, during a far-right commemoration of Nazi soldiers. Maja T. was allegedly involved in two attacks where victims were targeted for suspected participation in the "Day of Honour" event. Concerns have been raised about the fairness of the trial, given Hungary's stance on gender identity and LGBTQ+ rights, and a previous German court ruling that initially blocked extradition. The verdict is subject to appeal, and some German politicians have criticized the trial as politically motivated.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Die Linke party 30% Viktor Orbán 40% Martin Schirdewan 50% Antifa Ost ×260% Hungary ×370% Maja T. ×480%

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left-wing activism 80% antifa ost 80% violent assaults 70% right-wing extremists 70% political show trial 70% nazi rally 60% hungarian prison 60% gender recognition 50% day of honour 50%

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90%

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Hungary

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