Thousands of students and other opponents of Hungary's government marched in Budapest on March 15 to demand educational reforms and a change in the Central European country's political culture.
The protest, dubbed a “freedom march” by organizers, was called by teachers’ unions and student groups that have spent months pressuring Hungary's government to provide salary raises and better working conditions for educators.
'Freedom March' In Hungary Calls For Educational Reforms And Political Change
Thousands of students and other opponents of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration took part in an anti-government "freedom march" in Budapest on March 15 calling for educational reforms and a change in the Central European country's political culture. The protests coincided with a national holiday commemorating the 175th anniversary of Hungary's unsuccessful 1848 uprising against Habsburg rule.
The groups have also demanded the repeal of legislation that limits teachers' right to strike.
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