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Hungarian judges, court staff rally for judicial independence

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Thousands of Hungarian judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in Budapest on Saturday, demanding judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay. The independence of Hungary's courts has been a contentious issue, causing a rift between Prime Minister Viktor Orban's nationalist government and the European Union.

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Die Presse

Hungary's judges demonstrate for the rule of law

The judges demanded the independence of the judiciary and dignified wages. Representatives of the European and the International Richter Association also participated in the demonstration.

5 hours ago·Vienna, Austria

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U.S. News

Hungarian Judges, Court Staff Rally for Judicial Independence

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5 hours ago·New York, United States

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Hungarian judges, court staff rally for judicial independence

Thousands of Hungarian judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in Budapest on Saturday, demanding judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay.

5 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Tagesschau

Thousands demonstrate for independence of the judiciary in Hungary

In Hungary, a large number of judges and court officials have taken to the streets to fight for the independence of the judiciary. They also demanded better pay. Criticism also comes from the EU.

6 hours ago·Hamburg, Germany

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der Standard AT

Hungary's judges demonstrated for the rule of law

The judges demand an independent judiciary and adequate wages. Representatives of the European and the International Judicial Association also took part.

6 hours ago·Vienna, Austria

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telex.hu

"A judge who is afraid is no longer a judge" - they demonstrate in front of the ministry for the independence of the judiciary

The street of the Ministry of Justice was filled with demonstrators on Saturday afternoon. Katalin Boros, president of the Hungarian Judges' Association, said that the rights of citizens could be endangered if judicial independence were to be undermined. Zsolt Bayer had previously wanted to list the participants in this movement.

10 hours ago

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