Krisztina Morvai

Krisztina Morvai is an MEP (member of European Parliament) of Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party.KrisztinaMORVAI, European Parliament MEPs, accessed December 10, 2015, http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/96661/KRISZTINA_MORVAI_home.html. Born in Budapest, Morvai has been described as a “leading neo-fascist,” and is outwardly anti-Semitic, anti-Roma, and homophobic. Jamie Doward, “BNP’s European ally Krisztina Morvai axed from London conference after protests,” Guardian, November 14, 2009, http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/nov/15/krisztina-morvai-london-conference-ban. Hungarian media has dubbed her the “Nazi Barbie.” “Hungarian Extremist Headed to the European Parliament,” WikiLeaks, June 16, 2009, http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09BUDAPEST429_a.html. She works in Brussels, Strasbourg, and Hungary as a member of the European Parliament.

Morvai’s incendiary rhetoric has sparked controversy. Jamie Doward, “BNP’s European ally Krisztina Morvai axed from London conference after protests,” Guardian, November 14, 2009, http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/nov/15/krisztina-morvai-london-conference-ban. In 2009, she called the EU a “completely unjust, neo-liberal, bureaucratic and corrupt system.” “Hungarian Extremist Headed to the European Parliament,” WikiLeaks, June 16, 2009, http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09BUDAPEST429_a.html.

Morvai denies being racist, anti-Semitic, or homophobic. “Feminine face of Hungary’s far right Jobbik movement seeks MEP’s seat,” Telegraph, May 24, 2009, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/5372983/Feminine-face-of-Hungarys-far-Right-Jobbik-movement-seeks-MEPs-seat.html. However, a pamphlet available at a Jobbik press conference in 2009 read, “Who decides on Hungary’s future?” The pamphlet included depictions of an apparent criminal with dark skin, two naked homosexuals, and a Jew. “Feminine face of Hungary’s far right Jobbik movement seeks MEP’s seat,” Telegraph, May 24, 2009, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/5372983/Feminine-face-of-Hungarys-far-Right-Jobbik-movement-seeks-MEPs-seat.html.

Extremist entity
Jobbik
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Type(s) of Organization:
Political party
Ideologies and Affiliations:
Christian extremist/radical Christian, neo-Nazi, neo-fascist, ultra-nationalist
Position(s):
Member of European Parliament, Jobbik’s 2018 Presidential Candidate, resigned from party in April 2018

Jobbik is a neo-Nazi, neo-fascist political party in Hungary that combines militant ethno-nationalism with anti-Semitism and anti-Roma racism. 

  • Rhetoric

2010

“Liberal-Bolshevik Zionists” should start thinking about “where to flee and where to hide.” Erich Follath, “Europe's Capital of Anti-Semitism: Budapest Experiences A New Wave of Hate,” Spiegel Online, October 14, 2010, http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/europe-s-capital-of-anti-semitism-budapest-experiences-a-new-wave-of-hate-a-722880.html.

Jun. 2009

Morvai told a journalist who had asked an “idiotic question” comparing Jobbik and the WWII era to “go to Israel and ask what the difference is between Israel and the Nazis.” “Hungarian Extremist Headed to the European Parliament,” WikiLeaks, June 16, 2009, http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09BUDAPEST429_a.html.

Jun. 2009

“Hungarian land needs to remain in Hungarian hands as we don’t want to become a second Palestine.” “Hungarian Extremist Headed to the European Parliament,” WikiLeaks, June 16, 2009, http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09BUDAPEST429_a.html.

Jun. 2009

The EU is “a failed system which needs to be fundamentally changed by people with the right heart.” “Hungarian Extremist Headed to the European Parliament,” WikiLeaks, June 16, 2009, http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09BUDAPEST429_a.html.

Jun. 2009

The EU is a “completely unjust, neo-liberal, bureaucratic and corrupt system.” “Hungarian Extremist Headed to the European Parliament,” WikiLeaks, June 16, 2009, http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09BUDAPEST429_a.html.

Jun. 2009

“I would be greatly pleased if those who call themselves proud Hungarian Jews played in their leisure with their tiny circumcised dicks, instead of besmirching me. Your kind of people are used to seeing all of our kind of people stand to attention and adjust to you every time you fart. Would you kindly acknowledge this is now over? We have raised our head up high and we shall no longer tolerate your kind of terror. We shall take back our country.” Hungary Around the Clock, “Outrage over obscene anti-Semitic Internet post by Morvai,” Politics.hu, June 5, 2009, http://www.politics.hu/20090605/outrage-over-obscene-antisemitic-internet-post-by-morvai.

Feb. 2009

Called Israel’s operation in Gaza a “mass murder” and “genocide of the Palestinian people.” Said she “rejoiced” upon hearing of Israel suffering casualties in Gaza. “The only way to talk to people like you is by assuming the style of Hamas. I wish all of you lice-infested, dirty murderers will receive Hamas’ ‘kisses.’” “Yehuda Lahav, “Hungary far-rightist: I rejoiced at news of IDF deaths in Gaza,” Haaretz, February 5, 2009, http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/2.209/hungary-far-rightist-i-rejoiced-at-news-of-idf-deaths-in-gaza-1.269519.

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