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‘A foreign attack on EU territory’: MEPs call EU to shield ICC from US sanctions

The European Parliament has called on the EU to protect the International Criminal Court (ICC) from US sanctions. Fifty-eight MEPs have urged the European Commission to defend the ICC, warning that the US measures undermine the court's independence and global credibility. The Commission is considering options, including activating the EU blocking statute, but prioritizes diplomacy.

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  • ✓ Fifty-eight MEPs have urged the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions.
  • ✓ The European Commission is considering activating the EU blocking statute to protect the ICC.
  • ✓ The US sanctions on the ICC have been condemned by the European Parliament.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The European Commission confirmed that activating the EU blocking statute is under consideration to protect the ICC.

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  1. MEPs urge EU to shield ICC from US sanctions

    The European Parliament has called on the EU to protect the International Criminal Court (ICC) from US sanctions. Fifty-eight MEPs have urged the European Commission to defend the ICC, warning that the US measures undermine the court's independence and global credibility. The Commission is considering options, including activating the EU blocking statute, but prioritizes diplomacy.

    Why it matters

    The US has imposed sanctions on the ICC, prompting concerns about the court's ability to operate independently. The EU has been urged to take action to shield the ICC. The International Criminal Court investigates and prosecutes international crimes.

    What is confirmed

    • Fifty-eight MEPs have urged the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions.
    • The European Commission is considering activating the EU blocking statute to protect the ICC.
    • The US sanctions on the ICC have been condemned by the European Parliament.

    Still unconfirmed

    • No decision has been taken on activating the EU blocking statute.

    What to watch next

    • The European Commission's decision on whether to activate the EU blocking statute.
    • The outcome of talks between the EU and the US on the ICC sanctions.
    • The impact of US sanctions on the ICC's operations.
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. The Guardian — The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies
    2. Reuters — US should become rights defender once more, Nobel peace laureate Pillay says
    3. The New York Times — Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C.
    4. Democracy for the Arab World Now — U.S. Court Blocks Enforcement of ICC Sanctions against Groups Advocating for Palestinian Rights
    5. politico.eu — ‘A foreign attack on EU territory’: MEPs call EU to shield ICC from US sanctions
    6. cde.news — MEPs urge EU to shield International Criminal Court from US ...
    7. agenceurope.eu — US sanctions against ICC - European Commission favours ...
    8. www.brusselstimes.com — European Parliament condemns US sanctions on International ...
    9. ground.news — MEPs Urge European Commission to Shield International ...
    10. opiniojuris.org — ICC Sanctions and the EU Blocking Statute: Lessons from a ...
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