The new Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, has officially annulled the previous administration’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, confirming its commitment to international law.
Policy Reversal Under New Government
The Hungarian government has officially canceled the previous administration’s efforts to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision, announced by the MTI news agency on Friday, marks a significant shift in foreign policy under Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
The formal decision was published in the official gazette on Friday evening. While the former government under Viktor Orban had initiated the legal process to exit the Court in May 2025, the new administration has now halted that trajectory, ensuring Hungary remains a party to the Rome Statute.
Commitment to International Justice
The government of Prime Minister Peter Magyar has stated that this move reflects a dedication to strengthening the international legal order. Budapest aims to maintain the operational capacity of multilateral institutions and support global criminal justice efforts.
The Impact of the Netanyahu Case
The decision follows controversy surrounding the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hungary. In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
The shift in stance became particularly relevant after Netanyahu visited Hungary in April 2025 to meet with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, highlighting the diplomatic challenges posed by the Court’s previous rulings.