On February 6, 2025, Germany's Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the extradition of Maja T., a suspected left-wing activist, to Hungary was unlawful due to harsh jail conditions.

The court criticized the Berlin Court for failing to adequately investigate the shortcomings of the Hungarian justice system, relying instead on vague assurances from Hungarian authorities.

The ruling emphasized that the extradition violated Maja's fundamental rights under German law, although it arrived too late to prevent her transfer.

Maja was extradited to Hungary in June 2024, just after a preliminary injunction was issued to halt the extradition.

Maja, who identifies as non-binary, has been in Hungarian custody since June 2024, facing potential imprisonment of up to 24 years for allegedly attacking right-wing extremists during an event in Budapest in February 2023.

A trial for Maja is scheduled to begin on February 21, 2025, where prosecutors have proposed a 14-year prison sentence for an immediate guilty plea.

If convicted, Maja could face up to 24 years in prison, but Hungary has committed to allowing her to serve any sentence in Germany afterward.

Maja's lawyer, Sven Richwin, described the court's decision as a significant legal victory, yet expressed concern for her continued isolation and the lack of immediate relief.

Maja has been associated with a left-wing extremist group since 2017 and was arrested in Berlin in December 2023.

The ruling is expected to influence other ongoing cases involving suspected left-wing extremists linked to the Budapest incidents, potentially affecting future extradition proceedings.

The Bundesverfassungsgericht expressed skepticism about Hungarian authorities' assurances regarding the treatment of non-binary individuals in prisons, citing systemic issues.

Hungarian authorities accuse Maja of participating in attacks against right-wing sympathizers during the 'Day of Honor' event in Budapest.