Opposition protests against labour amendment: police have used tear gas, two officers were injured – PHOTOS, VIDEOS
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Supporters of the opposition parties gathered in front of Parliament on Wednesday afternoon to protest against changes to the labour code adopted earlier in the day.
The protesters, many of whom chanted “down with the government”, marched from the Parliament building to Margaret Bridge and then on to ruling Fidesz headquarters near the City Park. Two demonstrators climbed on a balcony, while others attempted to enter the building.
The demonstration in front of the Fidesz building ended at 7pm, but participants went back to Parliament. By 9pm the crowd filled Kossuth Square in front of the building, and threw objects at the police cordon.
According to a police report, two officers were injured when they were sprayed with gas by a protester.
Earlier on Wednesday, parliament voted to extend the period employers may account overtime for the purpose of calculating wages and rest days from twelve months to three years, and to raise the upper threshold for annual overtime from 250 to 400 hours.
Amazingly cool Hungarian Law Enforcement, should be proud !! Here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada i can’t say the same. I watched as lots of people protesters were beaten by my local law enforcement during a G something summit downtown Toronto. Shocked as i grew up here to watch this poor behavior act out on our streets. My glad is my other country at the same time can act smart and controlled, see agressors for who they are and deal with them appropriately without adding to the damage of the whole event. Congrats Rendorseg!!!