Hungary wants to leave the International Criminal Court. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto asked lawmakers Tuesday to withdraw the country from the ICC. He reminded people that Hungary helped start the court back in 1999. The country signed up officially two years later, but he noted that they never made those rules part of Hungarian law.
The final choice belongs to Hungarian parliament members. After they decide, Szijjarto must tell the UN secretary-general about it. The exit takes effect one year from that notice. Hungary first mentioned these plans earlier this month when Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu visited. Officials called the ICC a political court at that time. Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to countries that work with the ICC. The court wants him for possible war crimes in Gaza. Hungary became the first European nation where Netanyahu traveled since the arrest order came out.
The final choice belongs to Hungarian parliament members. After they decide, Szijjarto must tell the UN secretary-general about it. The exit takes effect one year from that notice. Hungary first mentioned these plans earlier this month when Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu visited. Officials called the ICC a political court at that time. Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to countries that work with the ICC. The court wants him for possible war crimes in Gaza. Hungary became the first European nation where Netanyahu traveled since the arrest order came out.
