The President of the Assembly of States Parties, Päivi Kaukoranta (Finland), has reiterated her regret regarding the withdrawal of Hungary, effective as of 2 June 2026, from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court ("ICC"). The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties expressed its regrets on the announcement of withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary on 3 April 2025.
President Kaukoranta noted, "the Assembly of States Parties, effectively represented by 125 countries from all regions, is deeply dedicated to supporting the Court's mission which is to bring an end to impunity for the gravest crimes that affect the international community".
"I truly hope that Hungary's withdrawal from the Rome Statute is not permanent, but just a brief pause to its commitment to international justice, and that it will return to the community of States Parties in due course. Achieving universal acceptance of the Rome Statute is crucial to advancing our united goal of ensuring justice for grave crimes and upholding the rule of law", said President Kaukoranta. "The ICC's ability to combat impunity depends on a great extent, on the sustained backing from the international community".
The Assembly of States Parties is the management oversight and legislative body of the ICC. It is comprised of representatives of States that have ratified and acceded to the Rome Statute. President Kaukoranta was elected President of the Assembly for a three-year mandate in December 2023.
