Anti-fascist individuals are facing indictment by Federal Prosecutors.
In a series of developments, the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Germany has charged six out of seven anti-fascists associated with the "Budapest Complex." The indictment, which was confirmed by the General Federal Prosecutor's Office, alleges that the defendants, including Nele A., Emilie D., Paula P., Luca S., Moritz S., and Clara W., targeted and seriously injured people as members of a criminal organization during an event in Budapest in February 2023, known as the "Day of Honor."
The defense, represented by lawyer Lukas Bastisch, has sharply criticized the indictment, particularly the legal assessment of individual acts. Bastisch described the charges against his client as legally unsustainable and indicated that they will have to be critically reviewed by the OLG Düsseldorf. The defense also expresses concern about the politically motivated nature of the proceedings and alleges that an indictment at the OLG in Jena was deliberately not made due to the prevalence of right-wing forces and strong anti-fascist organization in the region.
The defense further criticizes the local jurisdiction of the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, despite two suspects surrendering in North Rhine-Westphalia and the majority of the accused having social ties near Jena. The GBA had previously emphasized that "preference should be given to the German criminal proceedings."
Meanwhile, the current status of the extradition proceedings for Maja T., one of the accused, remains complex. Despite the Federal Constitutional Court in Germany ruling the extradition unlawful in April 2024, Maja remains in pre-trial detention in Hungary. Supporters describe the detention conditions as harsh, involving solitary confinement, 24-hour surveillance, denial of hormone therapy, and restricted communication. Maja has been on a hunger strike since June 5, 2025, and was recently transferred to a prison hospital near the Romanian border in critical condition.
Solidarity actions and protests across Germany and Austria have demanded justice and the release of Maja. Activists criticize the Saxon government for enabling the extradition and maintaining close ties with Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party. Around 10,000 people participated in a demonstration in mid-June, according to organizers, in support of the accused of the "Budapest Complex."
The neo-Nazis who gathered in Budapest were from several European countries. However, the defense states that even the Hungarian justice, known for its draconian and political actions, has not seen any intent to kill in these acts. Zaid A., a Syrian citizen who surrendered, was not charged by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, and no arrest warrant has been applied against him.
The opening of the criminal proceedings in Germany could potentially impact extradition proceedings to Hungary, where arrest warrants are also pending. The situation remains tense with ongoing activism and international attention focused on the case.
The defense, led by lawyer Lukas Bastisch, has expressed concerns about the politically motivated nature of the proceedings against their clients, alleging that an indictment at the OLG in Jena was deliberately not made due to the prevalence of right-wing forces and strong anti-fascist organization in the region, a point that hints at the potential overlap of general-news topics such as politics and crime-and-justice.
Meanwhile, the current State of affairs for Maja T., one of the accused, has caused a stir in the realm of politics and general-news, as she remains in pre-trial detention in Hungary despite the Federal Constitutional Court in Germany ruling the extradition unlawful in April 2024. Supporters' criticisms of the Saxon government and their close ties with Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party underscore the politicization of this crime-and-justice case, fuelling ongoing activism and international attention.
