Serbia's caretaker Prime Minister Đuro Macut commemorates the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in Budapest.
- Macut attended a ceremony in Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolt.
- The event was hosted by Hungarian parliament Speaker Agnes Forsthoffer.
- European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, participated in the commemoration.
Serbia's caretaker Prime Minister Đuro Macut is in Budapest for events marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Macut was received at the Hungarian parliament by Speaker Agnes Forsthoffer, according to the report. The main state ceremony is scheduled to take place on Kossuth Square, in front of the parliament building.
The commemoration will also bring together several European and international leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobahidze.
The 1956 uprising began on October 23, 1956, as an anti-Communist revolt in Hungary. It was suppressed by Soviet troops on November 10 of the same year and later became known as the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
For Serbia, the visit is another sign of continued engagement with Hungary, a neighboring EU and NATO member with which Belgrade maintains regular political contacts. Events of this kind are often used for bilateral meetings alongside the official ceremony, although no separate talks were announced in the source material.
Frequently asked questions
What event is being commemorated?
The 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Who is Đuro Macut?
Đuro Macut is the caretaker Prime Minister of Serbia.
Where did the ceremony take place?
The ceremony took place in Budapest, Hungary.
Which notable leaders attended the event?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa were among the attendees.
