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Hungary Votes to Exit ICC Amid Controversy

5/1/2025

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Hungary's Parliament has made a bold move, voting to exit the International Criminal Court (ICC) on April 29. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó condemned the ICC as politicized and biased, asserting Hungary's commitment to justice. This decision will officially take effect a year after notifying the UN, following an arrest warrant issued for Israeli PM Netanyahu.

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Hungary's Parliament has made a bold move, voting to exit the International Criminal Court (ICC) on April 29. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó condemned the ICC as politicized and biased, asserting Hungary's commitment to justice. This decision will officially take effect a year after notifying the UN, following an arrest warrant issued for Israeli PM Netanyahu.