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Solidarity for Maja T.: Protest against inhumane prison conditions!
The case of Maja T., an anti-fascist activist, raises questions about the rule of law in Hungary. Protests demanded!
Solidarity for Maja T.: Protest against inhumane prison conditions!
In recent months, the case of the non-binary anti-fascist activist Maja T. from Germany has made international waves. Maja is accused of attacking several neo-Nazis during the “Day of Honor” in Budapest in February 2023. This day, which is celebrated by right-wing extremist groups as a day to commemorate the attempted breakout by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS, caused a stir when anti-fascists and neo-Nazis clashed in Hungary. Maja T. and other activists are accused in the “Budapest complex,” with Maja appearing in a Hungarian courtroom on October 8, 2025, accompanied by masked police officers in handcuffs. Indymedia reports
The situation for Maja is dramatic. She has been serving over 560 days of solitary confinement in Hungary, which is considered a method of torture by various human rights organizations. Prison conditions are inhumane, according to the Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee, with reports of physical abuse and degrading nude checks. Maja has expressed that the feeling of living in a time where the world goes on while it stands still is one of the hardest things for her. Despite the seriousness of the allegations and concerns about humane prison conditions, German Foreign Minister Wadephul has so far made no progress in improving their situation in Hungary.
Political dimension of the case
The Maja T. case also raises an important political question. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has described the anti-fascist movement Antifa as a terrorist organization, which many see as a targeted criminalization of the activists. There is no path to the rule of law in sight: the Federal Constitutional Court in Germany has decided that Maja should not be sentenced in Hungary given her non-binary identity and the potential disproportionality of the prison conditions. But as the right-wing extremist scene gained influence, Maja continues to be threatened with 24 years in prison if she is convicted, a concern that also concerns her family. DW reports
The upcoming negotiation could be decisive for Maja, and a demonstration on January 18, 2026 in front of the Hotel Mercator in Itzehoe is intended to put pressure on politicians. Meanwhile, there are hopes for a process in Germany that will enable better conditions. Some activists speak of a solidarity movement that has not only local but also global dimensions. In view of international repression against anti-fascist movements, be it in the USA under Trump or in Hungary under Orbán, many are ready to stand up for the rights of those affected and to raise their voices. Indymedia
Social frameworks and human rights
The political landscape in Hungary is characterized by laws that are directed against queer people. These laws, introduced in 2021 with the so-called “propaganda law,” criminalize the portrayal of homosexuality and diverse gender identities among minors. This development contributes to the stigmatization of sexually and gender diverse people. Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, opposes these repressive measures and plans to host Budapest Pride as a “city event”, despite an official ban. Amnesty International reports
The constant surveillance and punishment of queer identities in Hungary reflects a dangerous development that affects not only the individual, but also society as a whole. Maja T. symbolizes the resistance against these repressions, and the international call for solidarity is getting louder every day. The community rises up to show that the struggles for freedom and equality are universal.