Budapest: Hungary on Saturday called on the EU to follow the US in designating Antifa as a terrorist organization, citing a series of violent incidents allegedly linked to the far-left movement across Europe. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized the urgency of this classification in a letter addressed to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warning that Antifa poses a "grave threat to the security of the citizens of the European Union and its Member States."

According to Anadolu Agency, Szijjarto asserted that individuals and groups associated with Antifa ideology have been involved in numerous terrorist attacks within the EU, notably in countries like Germany, France, and Italy. He highlighted a series of incidents from February 2023, where affiliates of Antifa allegedly executed five "brutal assaults" in Budapest during daylight hours.

The Hungarian Minister expressed concern over the fact that several suspects managed to avoid justice by seeking refuge in EU member states that refused extradition, while another suspect secured immunity by being elected to the European Parliament. These incidents, Szijjarto argued, underscore the urgent need for a more robust collective response from the EU to counteract the threat posed by Antifa.

Szijjarto also referenced US President Donald Trump's recent decision to classify Antifa as a "major terrorist organisation," suggesting that alignment with the United States, as a global leader in counter-terrorism efforts, is crucial for the EU. Consequently, he urged the EU to add Antifa to its list of terrorist organizations and to implement restrictive measures against those affiliated with the movement.