Maja T. has voiced criticism regarding the German government’s handling of her situation, following recent announcements from Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) regarding efforts to improve her conditions of detention in Hungary. In comments to “Wochentaz” T. stated she has yet to observe any tangible improvements resulting from those efforts.
T. was extradited to Hungary in June 2024, facing accusations of involvement in a series of attacks targeting right-wing extremists in February 2023. Currently residing in a hospital following a 40-day hunger strike in Berettyóújfalu, near the Hungarian-Romanian border, she expressed concerns over the legal proceedings.
She also criticized the Hungarian authorities, alleging a pre-judgment of her actions. “Regardless of what I do, I am prejudged” she stated. While committing to participating in the legal process, she underscored the need for a fair and legally sound procedure. T. believes the proceedings are politically charged, suggesting a potential alignment of Germany with the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán based on her perceived identity as a “queer” and “anti-fascist” figure.
Regarding the ongoing trial in Budapest, T. expressed reservations about the judge’s apparent inclination to expedite the proceedings. She voiced fears that a verdict may already be predetermined. The possibility of a 24-year imprisonment sentence has prompted significant anxiety.
T. characterized her recent hunger strike as a “call for help” and a protest against her treatment. She described feeling “buried alive” a feeling she says was alleviated by medical intervention to prevent forced feeding. The threat of such action led her to temporarily end the strike, a decision she attributes to a desire to avoid powerlessness and to protect her family. T. indicated she may consider resuming the hunger strike should her rights continue to be denied.