Fidesz MEP: As in All Cases, Ilaria Salis will be Tried by Independent Court

CCTV record of the ANTIFA attack in Budapest The Italian government acknowledges the Hungarian government’s authority and the independence of its judiciary. Enikő Győri, Fidesz MEP, emphasized in Strasbourg, that the case of Ilaria Salis, an al

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Apr 25 2024
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CCTV record of the ANTIFA attack in Budapest

The Italian government acknowledges the Hungarian government’s authority and the independence of its judiciary. Enikő Győri, Fidesz MEP, emphasized in Strasbourg, that the case of Ilaria Salis, an alleged ANTIFA activist arrested in Budapest, will be adjudicated by an independent court, ensuring fairness.

Speaking to Hungarian journalists alongside Roberto Salis, Ilaria’s father, and French Green Party MEP Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, Ms. Győri pointed out that the true motive behind the ongoing controversy is to discredit the Italian government led by Giorgia Meloni.

Italian media pressure their government to intervene, alleging unfair treatment of Salis in Hungary.

Despite this, Enikő Győri reaffirmed Italy’s respect for Hungary’s governance and judiciary independence, crucial for upholding the rule of law.

Ilaria Salis and her accomplices sought a neo-Nazi demonstration in Hungary, which is prohibited by law. Ms. Győri criticized attempts by the Greens and Left Alliance (AVS) to exploit Salis’ potential parliamentary immunity for political gain.

She emphasized that the decision lies with Italian voters, urging them to see beyond political agendas manipulating Salis’s trial.

Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield echoed concerns about Salis facing potentially biased trials in Hungary, highlighting Hungary’s departure from democratic principles.

Roberto Salis criticized Hungary’s failure to adhere to rule of law standards, especially regarding the treatment of EU citizens like his daughter. He suggested the possibility of appealing to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Ilaria Salis did not stand as a candidate for the European Parliament for the left and the European greens in order to “escape” the process, but to “have a fair trial and enjoy her rights”, added Roberto Salis.

Fact

Ilaria Salis, implicated in far-left violence in Budapest, is nominated for European Parliament candidacy by AVS. Stemming from February 2023, when Antifa individuals allegedly attacked people in Budapest, Salis faces trial as one of the suspects. AVS cites concerns over her treatment in Hungarian custody, aiming to defend her rights as a European citizen.

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