Hunger strike ended by Maja T. in Hungary - Hunger strike of Maja T. in Hungary has come to an end
In a dramatic turn of events, Maja T., a 24-year-old non-binary antifascist activist, has ended their 40-day hunger strike in Hungary. The hunger strike, which began on June 5, 2025, was a protest against the unjust pre-trial detention conditions Maja T. has been facing in Hungary.
The extradition of Maja T. from Germany to Hungary in June 2024 was ruled unlawful by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court in April 2025, due to concerns over prison conditions, particularly for LGBTQ individuals. However, the extradition took place before the court's ruling could be enforced.
During the hunger strike, Maja T. lost approximately 12 to 14 kilograms and was transferred to a prison hospital near the Romanian border in critical condition, with warnings of potential permanent organ damage. German authorities have expressed "great concern" about Maja’s health and have maintained close contact with Maja’s family, with embassy visits to the hospital.
Maja T. has made several demands, including a transfer back to Germany or house arrest, a constitutional trial, and compensation related to their case. They have also highlighted the political nature of their detention as opposed to criminal charges.
The conditions of Maja T.’s detention have been described as "white torture" by supporters, citing solitary confinement, 24-hour surveillance, denial of hormone therapy, and restricted communication. Solidarity protests and actions have taken place across Germany and Austria, targeting the Saxon State Parliament and Chancellor’s office to pressure officials to act in accordance with the constitutional court ruling and demand Maja’s release or transfer.
Martin Schirdewan, a Europe politician for the Left Party, has been advocating for Maja T.’s extradition to Germany for a fair trial and humane detention conditions. Schirdewan stated that these rights are not being met in Hungary.
This ongoing case highlights significant legal, humanitarian, and political concerns surrounding Maja T.’s detention and extradition. The story is far from over, and the international community continues to watch closely for updates on Maja T.’s condition and the resolution of this contentious issue.
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- Despite the unlawful extradition of Maja T. from Germany to Hungary being ruled by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court in April 2025, their 40-day hunger strike in Hungary was a political protest against the unfavorable pre-trial detention conditions, demanding a transfer back to Germany or house arrest, a constitutional trial, and compensation.
- The ongoing case of Maja T. raises substantial legal, humanitarian, and political issues regarding their detention and extradition, with solidarity protests taking place across Germany and Austria,并且德国的左政党政客马丁·施尔德
