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EU Urges US to Reverse Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
The EU High Representative issued a statement on Oct 10 expressing "deep regret" over the US announcement of sanctions against the ICC as an institution, urging Washington to reverse the measures; the US has delayed their entry into force, which the EU says creates space for diplomacy.
Why it matters
The International Criminal Court is a cornerstone of the rules-based international order. A formal statement in the EU's name makes the transatlantic rift over international justice public, while leaving a diplomatic window for what happens next with the sanctions.
Key points
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a statement on behalf of the EU on Oct 10, reaffirming the EU's "unwavering commitment" to the rules-based international order, of which the ICC is a "fundamental part". The statement stresses the Court does not target sovereign states: under the principle of complementarity, it acts only when a state is unwilling or unable to genuinely investigate or prosecute the gravest crimes, such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The EU said it "deeply regrets" the US announcement of sanctions against the Court as an institution and urged Washington to reverse the latest measures. The statement welcomed the US readiness to discuss its concerns with the States Parties to the Rome Statute and noted the US decision to delay the entry into force of the latest measures — which, the EU said, creates space for diplomacy aimed at securing their prompt reversal and preventing further steps that would undermine the Court's independence and integrity.
Context
On Oct 9, Canada and seven allies issued a joint statement backing the ICC. This site also reported on criticism of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize — awarded to former ICC judge Navi Pillay — by Donald Trump. Tensions between the US and the Court keep escalating.
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