Statement on the International Criminal Court following announcement of US sanctions

AI justification

US sanctions against the ICC undermine international justice, enabling impunity and weakening multilateral legal frameworks. | While the EU's reaffirmation of support for the ICC is a positive step for international justice and accountability, the US announcement of sanctions against the ICC constitutes a significant ethical cost. The latter undermines the rule of law, weakens multilateral institutions, and risks enabling impunity for grave crimes, outweighing the positive reinforcement provided