# Extradition proceedings of Rexhino Abazaj

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extradition-proceedings-of-rexhino-abazaj
> Updated: 2026-08-31T07:08:06.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The Paris Court of Appeal ordered the extradition of Rexhino Abazaj, an Albanian anti-fascist activist known as ‘Gino’, to Germany. Abazaj is accused of participating in violent clashes against neo-Nazis during a parade in Budapest in February 2023. While France had previously denied a request from Hungary to extradite Abazaj due to concerns regarding fundamental rights and the risk of inhumane treatment, Germany is now seeking him because some alleged victims are German nationals.

Abazaj faces up to 10 years in prison in Germany. His lawyer, Youri Krassoulia, denounced the decision as ‘scandalous’ and announced an appeal to the Court of Cassation. The defense expressed concerns that the transfer to Germany might serve as a gateway for a subsequent extradition request from Hungary.

Following the court order, approximately 300 people gathered in Paris to protest the extradition. Abazaj has characterized the legal proceedings as ‘political persecution’ intended to suppress anti-fascist movements in Europe. The Budapest Solidarity Committee warned that the German extradition could lead to a transfer to Hungary, citing the precedent of another activist who was extradited from Germany and sentenced in a Hungarian prison. The case remains pending as the appeal moves to the Court of Cassation.

## Claims

- Rexhino Abazaj claims he is a victim of political persecution. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- French courts ordered the extradition of Rexhino Abazaj to Germany in mid-August. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- French courts previously refused to extradite Abazaj directly to Hungary due to risks of human rights violations and inhumane prison conditions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abazaj is accused of involvement in violence against a neo-Nazi parade in Hungary in February 2023. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abazaj faces a potential sentence of up to 24 years in prison in Hungary and up to 10 years in Germany. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Budapest Solidarity Committee expressed concern that extradition to Germany could lead to a subsequent transfer to Hungary. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An activist named Maja T. was extradited from Germany and sentenced to 8 years in prison by Hungarian authorities in February. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abazaj has appealed the extradition decision to the Court of Cassation. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Paris protesters demand halt to Rexhino Abazaj's extradition to Germany

Around 300 people protested in Paris against the extradition of Albanian anti-fascist activist Rexhino Abazaj to Germany, citing concerns of political persecution and human rights risks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-protesters-demand-halt-to-rexhino-abazajs-extradition-to-germany

### 2026-08-19: Rexhino Abazaj to be extradited to Germany by French court

A French court has ordered the extradition of antifascist activist Rexhino ‘Gino’ Abazaj to Germany regarding 2023 clashes in Budapest, sparking legal appeals and human rights concerns.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-court-of-appeal-orders-extradition-of-activist-gino-abazaj-to-germany

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