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Hungary's parliament has officially reversed a previous decision to withdraw the nation from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This significant policy shift comes after the previous administration, led by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had initiated the withdrawal process.

Parliamentary Vote Halts Withdrawal

On May 27th, in a special session, lawmakers passed legislation that prevents the country from exiting the court's jurisdiction. The new legislation was proposed by the government of current Prime Minister Péter Magyar and received unanimous support from all members of his 'Tisza' party.

Supporters of the decision argue that Hungary's continued membership in the ICC is crucial for maintaining peace and security, as well as protecting human rights globally. This stance contrasts with the previous government's approach.

Opposition and Previous Context

Members of the 'Fidesz' and Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) coalition opposed the reversal. The vote saw 133 deputies in favor of remaining with the ICC, while 37 voted against it.

Hungary's initial request to leave the ICC was submitted in April 2025. This announcement coincided with the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hungary. At that time, the ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, though this did not prevent his entry into the country.

The Role of the ICC

The ICC, based in The Hague, has been investigating serious international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity since 2002. As a member of the European Union, Hungary signed the Rome Statute establishing the ICC in 1999 and ratified it two years later, underscoring its prior commitment to the court's mandate.

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