Hungarian Members of Parliament voted Wednesday to repeal a law that would have withdrawn the country from the International Criminal Court [1].
This reversal ensures Hungary remains subject to the court's jurisdiction over war-crimes cases, marking a significant departure from the legal direction established under the previous administration.
The vote was led by Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar, who sought to overturn the withdrawal plan initiated by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán [1]. The move signals a shift in how Budapest intends to engage with international legal frameworks and global human rights oversight.
According to the parliamentary record, the 199-member body passed the measure with 133 votes in favor, 37 votes against, and five abstentions [2]. The decision effectively cancels the legislative process that would have severed the nation's ties with the ICC [1].
By maintaining its membership, Hungary preserves its role in the international community's efforts to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The decision reflects a broader effort by the new leadership to realign the country with international standards and treaty obligations.
The legislative action took place in Budapest at the Országgyűlés, the Hungarian Parliament [1]. The repeal of the withdrawal law is now final, ensuring that Hungary does not exit the court's membership [2].
“Hungarian Members of Parliament voted Wednesday to repeal a law that would have withdrawn the country from the International Criminal Court”
The decision to remain in the ICC represents a pivot in Hungary's foreign policy and legal alignment. By reversing Viktor Orbán's exit strategy, the incoming administration under Péter Magyar is signaling a return to multilateralism and an acceptance of international judicial oversight, which may ease tensions with other European Union members and global human rights organizations.
