Kőszegi Krisztián, a deputy speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, initially refused to shake hands with Roma representative Aba-Horváth István, citing political conflicts and the inappropriateness of a Fidesz (the former majority) member representing a minority.

Following criticism from Prime Minister Magyar Péter regarding the handshake incident, Kőszegi later shook hands with Aba-Horváth during a parliamentary session.

Aba-Horváth expressed that the refusal to shake hands reflects broader issues of respect and acceptance within the political landscape, emphasizing that such rejections affect the entire Roma community.

• Volt, amikor Kőszegi Krisztián utasított el egy kézfogást, de aztán pótolta. In: Nepszava. 26.08.2026. https://nepszava.hu/3331595_kezfogas-roma-politikus-kover-laszlo-koszegi-krisztian-aba-horvath-istvan