Hungary's Parliament votes to remain member of International Criminal Court
Hungary's Parliament voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court, reversing a previous decision to withdraw. The bill was passed largely along party lines, emphasizing the importance of accountability for serious international crimes. The ICC welcomed Hungary's decision, highlighting the country's previous failure to comply with its obligations regarding international warrants.
- ▪Hungary's Parliament voted on May 27, 2026, to remain a member of the International Criminal Court.
- ▪The decision reverses a prior withdrawal announced by Viktor Orbán's government.
- ▪The bill was passed with 133 votes in favor and 37 against, emphasizing the need for accountability in international law.
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Hungary's Parliament voted on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) to remain a member of the International Criminal Court, reversing a decision by the previous government of Viktor Orbán to withdraw from the global tribunal.Mr. Orbán's government announced last year that Hungary would quit the ICC, the world's only permanent global court for war crimes and genocide, shortly after a state visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which went ahead despite an ICC warrant for his arrest over alleged war crimes in connection with Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.The ICC and other international organisations criticised Mr. Orbán's government for failing to detain Mr. Netanyahu. Mr. Orbán accused the ICC of becoming a “political court”. Hungary's withdrawal has been set to take effect on June 2.
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