Prosecutors claim that Salis traveled to Budapest with the intention of attacking 'unsuspecting victims identified as or perceived as far-right sympathizers' to discourage 'representatives of the far-right movement.' If convicted, she could face up to 11 years in prison.
Salis's family and her defense team claim the trial is politically motivated to criminalize anti-fascism. Her father stated, 'In this country, those people are considered patriots while anti-fascists are enemies of the state.'
Salis' case has been a bone of contention between Rome and Budapest, with Italy lodging complaints on Salis' behalf. Images of her in handcuffs and chains sparked outrage. Hungary's government criticized media for presenting Salis as a 'martyr.'
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