Overview

• German authorities have decided not to extradite seven leftist activists accused of violent attacks on far-right demonstrators in Budapest in 2023, prioritizing domestic prosecution.
• The activists turned themselves in last month after evading authorities for nearly two years; they will now face trial in Germany, where investigations are ongoing.
• Maja T., a non-binary activist previously extradited to Hungary in 2024, remains in custody there despite Germany's highest court ruling the extradition unlawful.
• Hungary has not formally requested the extradition of one of the accused, Zaid A., but he remains at risk of being sent to Budapest under an EU warrant.
• Supporters and activists are calling for Maja T. to be returned to Germany or placed under house arrest as their trial in Hungary is set to begin on February 21.