Hungary reverses decision to leave ICC, Magyar announces
Hungary has decided to reverse its earlier decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). This announcement was made by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who emphasized the importance of Hungary's commitment to the ICC. The decision comes after Magyar's previous statement regarding the obligation to detain individuals wanted by the court if they enter Hungary.
- ▪Hungary has reversed its decision to leave the ICC.
- ▪Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the decision.
- ▪Magyar previously stated that Hungary must detain individuals wanted by the ICC if they enter the country.
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Hungary reverses decision to leave ICC, Magyar announcesThis decision comes a month after Magyar stated that if Hungary remains an ICC member and a person wanted by the court enters its territory, “that person must be taken into custody.”Follow us on GoogleHungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (not pictured) in Vienna, Austria, May 21, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER)
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