Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court
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Hungary's Parliament Approves ICC Exit
Above: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaks at Parliament in Budapest on Feb. 24, 2025. Image copyright: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua Nes Agency/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The ICC has lost all credibility in its politically motivated witch hunt of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The court is no longer the organization that Hungary was a founding member of in 2002; it has since lost all commitment to political impartiality, transforming from a judicial body into a political tool. In light of this, Hungary has no wish to be involved with such an unserious organization.
Government-critical narrative
The withdrawal from the ICC represents a concerning retreat from international justice and a betrayal of all war crime victims. By leaving the court to protect Netanyahu, Hungary is deliberately undermining the global legal framework designed to address the most serious crimes against humanity. This decision sets a dangerous precedent that weakens the international community's ability to pursue justice.