- Progressive figurehead voices concerns over circumstances surrounding "Maja."
After the disputed transport of "Maja," a prominent figure from the liberal movement, to Hungary for trial, liberal politicians have voiced concerns over her imprisonment circumstances. The head of the liberal party, Martin Schirdewan, and Martina Renner, the interior policy representative for the liberal party in the Bundestag, paid a visit to "Maja" in Hungarian custody, sharing that her conditions were appalling. They disclosed that interactions with other prisoners are prohibited and there's constant video surveillance.
The 23-year-old, hailing from Jena and identifying as non-binary, was moved to Hungary during the early hours of June 28th, shortly following the Berlin Regional Court's approval. Despite a successful challenge at the Federal Constitutional Court, "Maja" had already been relocated to Hungary before the challenge was received.
This matter continues to attract criticism. Schirdewan and Renner underscored that the treatment breached the principles of due process. They advocated for "Maja's" swift return from the Hungarian authorities.
Hungarian authorities accuse "Maja" of joining a criminal organization since 2017, allegedly with the intention of targeting sympathizers of the far-right. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is also investigating "Maja" on these grounds. Consequently, the German proceedings against "Maja" were postponed due to Hungary's extradition request.
The liberal politicians' concern over Maja's situation extends beyond her imprisonment, as they also criticize Hungary for not adhering to due process. They strongly urge the Hungarian authorities to allow Maja, a German citizen, to return home promptly.
