Hungary’s incoming leader Péter Magyar has indicated that former North Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski could be deported from Hungary.
Speaking at a press conference, Magyar said that Hungary would not become “a dumping ground for internationally wanted criminals,” referring both to former Polish officials accused of corruption and to Gruevski.
“This applies not only to former Polish ministers but also to Nikola Gruevski. In the end, he is the former Prime Minister of North Macedonia and a wanted criminal,” Magyar stated.
Gruevski has been on the run since 2018 after being sentenced to two years in prison in the “Tank” case. He fled to Hungary, where he was granted asylum on claims of political persecution. Hungary later rejected North Macedonia’s extradition request in 2019.
Magyar’s remarks suggest a tougher stance on controversial asylum cases and possible policy changes under the new Hungarian leadership.
