Trial Begins for Alleged Left-Wing Extremist Hanna S. in Munich

The 30-year-old faces charges of attempted murder and assault linked to attacks on suspected right-wing extremists during Budapest's 'Day of Honor' events in 2023.

Hanna S., a 30-year-old art student, is accused of participating in two violent attacks targeting individuals identified as right-wing extremists in Budapest in February 2023.
The charges include attempted murder, dangerous bodily harm, and membership in a criminal organization, although the court indicated the charges may be reduced to dangerous bodily harm.
The attacks occurred during the 'Day of Honor,' an annual event in Budapest attended by far-right groups commemorating WWII-era events; victims suffered significant injuries, including head wounds and fractures.
Supporters of Hanna S. gathered outside the Munich court, holding demonstrations and chanting slogans like 'You are not alone,' while defense attorneys criticized the trial as politically motivated.
The trial is being held in a high-security courtroom, with 32 sessions scheduled through September, and is considered the first German prosecution related to the so-called 'Budapest Complex' attacks.

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