Weight Loss Success: Maja T. Sheds 14 Kilograms Amidst Wadephul's Expectations
In a shocking turn of events, Maja T., a non-binary individual imprisoned in Hungary, has been on a hunger strike for over five weeks, protesting against solitary confinement and demanding a transfer to Germany for a fair trial.
Maja T., who was initially arrested in Berlin in December 2023 and extradited to Hungary in June 2024, faces charges related to violent acts during a 2023 anti-fascist protest in Budapest. However, they have not admitted guilt. The case has raised serious doubts about trust in the rule of law, with Maja T.'s health severely deteriorating as a result of the hunger strike.
Their health has significantly deteriorated, with a threat of permanent organ damage. Maja T.'s low heart rate, now around 30 beats per minute, is a direct consequence of the hunger strike. Hungarian doctors have threatened to force-feed Maja T., despite their advance directive refusing this.
Political support for Maja T. is growing in Germany, particularly from the Left Party and the Green Party. Martin Schirdewan, leader of the Left Party in the European Parliament, has publicly demanded that the German government prioritise Maja T.’s return from Hungary. Maja's father, Wolfgang (or Wolfram) Jarosch, is actively campaigning for intervention, including a march to Berlin carrying a petition signed by 100,000 people demanding justice and their transfer.
However, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has not yet publicly commented on the situation. The SPD in the Bundestag is calling for Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) to intervene and bring Maja T. home. Droßmann, a prominent German politician, has expressed significant doubts about the detention conditions and the rule of law in Hungary, and has called for a thorough investigation into Maja T.'s case.
The Association of Democratic Doctors stands in solidarity with Maja T., working at all political levels to ensure that Maja T.'s fundamental rights are respected. They have demanded that treating doctors in Hungary respect Maja T.'s dignity and will. The Federal Foreign Office is actively engaged in supporting Maja T., providing consular assistance in Hungary, and working to improve their detention conditions and ensure adequate medical care.
The trial against Maja T. is currently on a summer break until September. Maja T. is facing up to 24 years in prison if found guilty. The Budapest court refused to grant Maja T. house arrest, citing a flight risk, and has continued trial proceedings despite the hunger strike, rejecting requests to postpone hearings.
The situation is critical, with Maja T.’s health rapidly declining, strong calls from German politicians and activists for intervention, and ongoing legal and human rights concerns surrounding their detention and treatment in Hungary. The Association of Democratic Doctors has called on the federal government to act immediately, stating that Maja T. is being subjected to solitary confinement, which is defined as torture. The future remains uncertain for Maja T., but their fight for justice and fair treatment continues.
- The case of Maja T., facing charges in Hungary for violent acts during a 2023 anti-fascist protest, has sparked concerns about mental health and general news, as they continue a hunger strike against solitary confinement.
- Despite the health risks, including the threat of permanent organ damage, Hungarian doctors have threatened to force-feed Maja T., despite their advance directive refusing this, raising questions about health-and-wellness and policy-and-legislation.
- Political support for Maja T. is mounting, with German parties such as the Left Party and the Green Party demanding their return from Hungary, signaling involvement in politics and crime-and-justice.
- As the trial proceedings continue, with the Budapest court rejecting requests to postpone hearings, war-and-conflicts may be invoked to describe the emotional and physical battle faced by Maja T., with the potential for a 24-year prison sentence if found guilty.
- Amidst these challenges, organizations such as the Association of Democratic Doctors are advocating for Maja T.'s rights, calling for an end to the solitary confinement seen as torture, and highlighting the need for fair treatment and respect for dignity in the context of car-accidents or other traumatic events, which can impact mental health and well-being.
