Hungary declares Antifa as a terrorist group: Orban draws clear borders!

Hungary declares Antifa as a terrorist group: Orban draws clear borders!

Hungary published a national list of terrorist organizations for the first time on September 27, 2025. The Antifa movement can be found on this list. Prime Minister Viktor Orban introduced the measures to take these groups before they can commit crimes. In a recently published decree that was published in the Official Journal, it becomes clear that only organizations that are not on the EU or UN's sanction lists may be accepted. This enables Hungary to impose financial sanctions on the listed groups and to put individuals on a black list with these groups or to exclude from entry.

Orban described the Antifa and its sub -organizations as terrorist organizations and emphasized that preventive measures were necessary. "You have to take measures against Antifa before committing crimes," he said. This classification follows the example of US President Donald Trump, who also classified the Antifa on Monday as a "terrorist organization" after a fatal assassination attempt on the ultra-right activist Charlie Kirk on September 10th.

Reactions and expert opinions

The reactions to Hungary's initiative are mixed. Experts point out that Antifa is more of a political ideology than an organized group. The classification of Antifa as a terrorist organization could therefore be considered controversial. It is also pointed out that Hungary has not previously led to terrorist groups, which underlines the novelty of this measure.

Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto demanded that the European Union of the US government are following on this matter and that Antifa should also classify as "terroristic". This shows that Hungary is interested in broader international support for his position.

A more comprehensive context

The evaluation of political extremism has gained in importance in Europe due to the increase in right violence. According to reports from security authorities that classify right -wing extremist violence as a high degree, there has been an increase in right -wing terrorist attacks in recent years, especially in Germany, where the number of suspected terrorist suspects has increased.

Social currents associated with ultra -nationalist and xenophobic attitudes can contribute to the increase in right -wing extremist violence. In this context, the phenomenon of the "Incel" subculture is to be mentioned, which is also becoming more important. This development is often promoted by social media that allow sustainable radicalization and create loose networks.

Experts see right -wing extremist violence and right -wing terrorism as a phenomenon that varies across Europe, the extent and manifestations of which vary. In view of the multitude of factors that affect extremist movements, it is difficult to make precise predictions about future developments.

The latest decisions in Hungary are thus interpreted in a broader political context in which the handling of extremism - both from right and left - is increasingly determined by the political agenda.

For a detailed analysis of right -wing terrorist violence in Europe, see bpb.de. The challenges and the dangers associated with the various extremist currents are also discussed, taking into account the international and national security situation.

The debate about Antifa and its classification as a terrorist organization will continue to shape the political discourses in Europe. Observers are excited to see how these situations will develop and what other political and social effects result from this.