German Activist Hanna S. Faces Trial in Munich Over Alleged Budapest Attacks

Hanna S., accused of attacking right-wing extremists in Hungary, will stand trial in Germany starting February 2025, avoiding potential extradition to Hungary.

• Hanna S., a 29-year-old German student, is accused of participating in violent attacks on alleged right-wing extremists during the 2023 'Day of Honor' event in Budapest.
• The charges include attempted murder, dangerous bodily harm, and membership in a criminal organization, with allegations of using weapons like batons, a hammer, and pepper spray.
• The trial will begin on February 19, 2025, at the Munich Higher Regional Court, with 24 hearings scheduled through June 2025.
• Supporters and politicians have expressed concerns over her potential extradition to Hungary, citing poor detention conditions and lack of judicial independence in the country.
• The court emphasized the case's significance, citing potential damage to Germany's international reputation and the undermining of Hungary's state authority by the alleged actions.

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