Hungary Leaves International Criminal Court, Sparking EU Expulsion Calls
The Hungarian Parliament overwhelmingly approved a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), with 134 votes in favor. The government’s decision, driven by concerns over the ICC’s perceived politicization and criticism of its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cites interference in ongoing conflicts and anti-Semitic bias as justification. The withdrawal, initiated by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, will take effect one year from the enactment of the new law. This action follows the Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to Budapest and reflects Hungary’s dissatisfaction with the ICC’s actions.
John Q. Hosedrinker