While the Hungarian government believes that the pedophilia scandal is over following the resignation of Hungarian President Katalin Novák and the withdrawal of former Justice Minister Judit Varga from political life, numerous non-governmental organizations believe that the ‘moral crisis ‘ isn’t over yet. The next big rally in Budapest has been announced for Friday.
Under the motto “It is enough”, citizens must raise their voices for the protection of victims, for transparency, human decency and fair social dialogue, the online portal szmo.hu quoted on Tuesday from a joint statement by NGOs and well-known Hungarian artists and influencers . It is unacceptable that Hungarian public life consists of agitation, hatred and character assassination.
In addition to Novák, Varga was also responsible for the events, the organizers emphasized. According to the online portal hvg.hu, the former justice minister initially did not support the pardon application last year, but eventually co-signed it after the president signed it.
The Hungarian bishop now also comes into the picture
Meanwhile, Zoltán Balog, senior bishop of the Reformed Church and former Minister of Human Resources, is also coming under pressure. According to media reports, he played a key role in the pardon of Endre K., who was convicted of covering up pedophile crimes. He is said to have suggested that Novák be granted amnesty. The good relationship between Novák and Balog is well known; according to insider information, she would “do anything for him,” hvg.hu wrote.
Balog denied any guilt in a letter to the leadership of the Reformed Church. The request for a pardon was not his personal decision, and he did not submit it. The outgoing president’s office also said that no meetings took place with Balog or K.’s wife, as recently stated in media reports.
Source: Krone
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