Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán
Hungarian lawmakers have voted to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC), reversing a previous decision made by Viktor Orbán's government. This decision comes just before Hungary was set to become the only EU member state not to recognize the ICC's jurisdiction. The new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, emphasized the importance of accountability for international crimes and indicated that Hungary would not align with countries like China and Russia in rejecting the court.
- ▪Hungarian MPs voted overwhelmingly to remain a member of the ICC, reversing a decision by the previous government.
- ▪The vote was prompted by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's commitment to reverse the withdrawal before it took effect on June 2.
- ▪The ICC's legislative body praised Hungary's decision as essential for global accountability.
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Péter Magyar said Hungary would not join China, Israel, Russia and the US in refusing to recognise the ICC. Photograph: Bernadett Szabó/ReutersView image in fullscreenPéter Magyar said Hungary would not join China, Israel, Russia and the US in refusing to recognise the ICC. Photograph: Bernadett Szabó/ReutersHungaryHungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by OrbánSince Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effectAshifa Kassam European community affairs correspondentWed 27 May 2026 09.03 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 09.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLawmakers in Hungary have voted overwhelmingly for the country to remain a member of the international criminal court, reversing a decision made…
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