Hunger strike of Maja T. in Hungary has come to an end
In a developing story, Maja T., a non-binary German inmate, has ended their 40-day hunger strike in Hungary. The news was reported by MDR and has since sparked calls for Maja T.'s immediate return to Germany from left-wing MEP Martin Schirdewan.
Maja T. was arrested in Berlin in December 2023 and was later extradited to Hungary in June 2024, despite an ongoing urgent procedure before the Federal Constitutional Court. The extradition was later ruled invalid in an interim order by the Federal Constitutional Court.
The hunger strike, which began in June 2024, raised serious health concerns. According to MDR, Maja T.'s heart rate dropped to below 30 at times during the hunger strike, and a heart failure could no longer be ruled out. Permanent organ damage was also a possibility. Hungarian authorities considered implanting a pacemaker for Maja T. during the hunger strike.
The German government is currently verifying the information regarding Maja T.'s hunger strike ending, with the Foreign Office in Berlin taking the lead. High-level talks between the German and Hungarian governments are ongoing regarding Maja T.'s case.
Schirdewan, a left-wing MEP, has been vocal about the situation, criticising the German government for doing little to correct the injustice in Maja T.'s case. He finds it inexplicable that the Foreign Office and Foreign Minister Wadephul have done so little so far to address the issue.
Maja T. was accused by Hungarian authorities of attacking members of the far-right scene in Budapest in February 2023, along with other anti-fascist activists. The topic of the article is Hungary, trials, LGBTIQ, and left-wing extremism.
As this story continues to unfold, the German government faces mounting pressure to ensure Maja T.'s return to Germany and address the concerns surrounding Maja T.'s treatment and health. For the most accurate and timely updates, official statements from the German and Hungarian governments or reputable human rights organizations’ reports should be consulted.
- The ongoing situation of Maja T., a non-binary German inmate on hunger strike in Hungary, has led to calls for their immediate return to Germany by the left-wing MEP Martin Schirdewan, as the community and employment policies of both countries are at stake.
- As high-level talks between the German and Hungarian governments continue regarding Maja T.'s case, politics and general news surrounding the trials, LGBTIQ rights, and left-wing extremism in Hungary have come to the forefront, with violence against marginalized communities gaining increased attention.
