Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court
Hungary's parliament has approved a law to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision reverses a previous withdrawal initiated by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government. The current Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, emphasized the importance of holding perpetrators of international crimes accountable.
- ▪Hungary's parliament approved legislation to maintain membership in the ICC.
- ▪The decision reverses a 2025 withdrawal initiated by Viktor Orban's government.
- ▪Current Prime Minister Peter Magyar pledged to keep Hungary in the ICC for international peace and human rights.
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Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal CourtSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn exterior view of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka van de WouwPublished May 27, 2026, 05:39 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 05:39 PMBUDAPEST, May 27 - Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court, reversing a 2025 decision made by the government of Viktor Orban.Orban's government decided to withdraw from the ICC, saying the court had become "political." Current Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who ousted Orban in parliamentary elections last month, pledged to halt the withdrawal process and keep Hungary in the…
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