(Adnkronos) – The Hungarian Parliament has approved a law withdrawing the decision to exit the Rome Statute, thus allowing Hungary to remain a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The measure overturns the initiative launched last year by Viktor Orbán’s previous government.
The measure was approved with 133 votes in favor from the ruling Tisza party, while 37 Fidesz deputies voted against and five representatives of the ‘Our Homeland’ Movement abstained. The new law formally repeals the previous legislation and is part of the process initiated by the executive led by Péter Magyar to halt the country’s withdrawal from the Court.
Justice Minister Márta Gorog defended the decision, emphasizing that remaining in the ICC is essential to ensure that those responsible for international crimes are held accountable for their actions, protecting peace and human rights. The decision to withdraw had also been promoted by the Orbán government in relation to the ICC’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
