Seven anti-government protests expected in Budapest

Seven protest actions against the government's austerity package will be held in Budapest in the next six weeks, napi.hu writes.

The National Association of Large Families (Nagycsaládosok Országos Egyesülete) will stage a protest tomorrow against the government's measures, which the organization says are "anti-family" and will increase poverty.

University students will protest against the introduction of tuition fees on September 21st. The following day, the Hungarian Justice and Life Party (MIÉP) will stage a protest demanding the removal of the government. On September 23rd, opposition party Fidesz will hold a large rally, and on the same day, far-rightist group Jobbik will protest against the government. On October 14th, the Interest Protection Organization of Armed and Public Order Services will stage a protest against declining wages. Finally, the LIGA Trade Unions (LIGA Szakszervezetek) and the National Association of Workers' Councils (Munkástanácsok Országos Szövetsége) will protest against certain of the government's reform measures on October 28th.

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