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Published：May 22, 18:03Last updated：May 27, 13:27

Hungary Reverses ICC Withdrawal Decision

RIA Novosti
May. 22, 2026 18:03
On May 22, 2026, Hungary's new government withdrew its statement on leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the decision, stating that the process can be halted until June 2. The previous government had voted to leave the ICC in 2025, citing its politicization.
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8News
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TASS
May. 27, 2026 13:19
Hungary’s new parliament voted to halt the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reversing a decision by the previous government. The vote took place on May 27, 2026, in Budapest.
Huanqiu
May. 27, 2026 13:27
Hungary's parliament has voted to reverse its earlier decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The decision comes after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hungary's government had previously criticized the ICC as politically biased.

Hungary's new government has reversed its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in the country's international stance. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the halt to the withdrawal process, which was initiated by the previous government under Viktor Orbán. The decision was finalized through a parliamentary vote on May 27, 2026, with overwhelming support.

🗳️ Parliamentary Vote

The Hungarian Parliament voted 131 to 2, with 39 abstentions, to halt the withdrawal process. This decision came just days before Hungary was set to become the only EU member state not recognizing the ICC’s jurisdiction. The vote underscores a renewed commitment to international justice and human rights. RIA Novosti+2

🌍 International Implications

The reversal follows the ICC’s issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Hungary’s previous government had criticized the ICC as politically biased, but the new administration aims to align more closely with global judicial standards. This move reaffirms Hungary’s role in the international community. RIA Novosti+2

🕊️ Commitment to Justice

Prime Minister Peter Magyar emphasized the importance of upholding international justice, stating that the withdrawal process could be halted until June 2. The decision contrasts sharply with the policies of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had pushed for Hungary’s exit from the ICC in 2025. The reversal highlights Hungary’s renewed dedication to prosecuting war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. RIA Novosti+2

HungaryPeter MagyarViktor OrbánBenjamin NetanyahuInternational Criminal Court

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