Viktor Orban Receives Death Threats from Ukraine - Hungarian Legal Options Explained + Video

The police are required to investigate death threats posted on social media ex officio, especially when they target the country's leaders, constitutional lawyer Zoltan Lomnici Jr. said in response to Ukrainian threats targeting Prime Minister Viktor Orban. According to the lead expert of the Szazadveg Foundation, such statements can lead to criminal proceedings, and Hungarian authorities may enlist international legal assistance as well. He emphasized that public figures also bear responsibility for the growing aggressiveness of political discourse.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Photo: Sandor Csudai)

Budai reminded readers that 

as of January 1st, online aggression is punishable by law, and he filed an official complaint following the post.

Zoltan Lomnici emphasized: public figures have heightened responsibility in shaping the tone of public discourse. He argued that inflammatory, hate-inciting statements by the leader of the Tisza Party may encourage followers to post extreme comments.

He concluded that the mentioned politician undoubtedly plays a role in creating a divisive and hostile climate, as his communication stirs social tensions that may manifest as illegal online expressions.

Cover photo: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Photo: Sandor Csudai)