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Europe Already Has a Weapon to Shield the ICC From Trump
What happened
The EU has a "blocking statute" that could be used to protect the ICC from US sanctions, but has not activated it. The US has imposed sanctions on nine ICC judges and officials, including the court's president, and is threatening to sanction the institution itself. The EU has not taken measures to protect the ICC despite requests from the European Parliament and the Dutch government.
Why it matters
The ICC is a cornerstone of the rules-based international order that the EU wants to uphold, and the US threats against it could undermine the institution's independence. The EU's failure to take action could be seen as a sign of weakness, encouraging further US aggression against the ICC. The consequences of not shielding the ICC could be significant for the international community.
Key facts
- The EU has a "blocking statute" to protect entities from extraterritorial sanctions.
- The US has imposed sanctions on nine ICC judges and officials.
- The EU has not activated the blocking statute to shield the ICC from US sanctions.
- The EU has received requests from the European Parliament and the Dutch government to take action.
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