Hungary: Thousands protest planned academic reforms in Budapest June 2

Event

Thousands of people in Budapest protested plans by the Hungarian government to reform the Hungarian Academy of the Sciences on Sunday, June 2. Critics claim the plans of the administration of Prime Minister Victor Orbán seek to limit academic freedom in the country. Similar demonstrations are possible in Budapest over the coming days and weeks.

Advice

Individuals in Budapest are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.