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- 1Germany backs ICC after US sanctions the court▼German Foreign Minister supports ICC after Trump administration imposes sanctions on the Court
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced support for the International Criminal Court after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Court and its staff. The move puts Berlin at odds with Washington over the Hague-based tribunal, which the US penalises in connection with its investigations, including warrants targeting Israeli officials.
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New United States sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court are being described as a threat to European sovereignty. The measures, aimed at the Hague-based court, raise concerns in Europe about pressure on an institution based on EU soil and the ability of European states to support international justice without facing American penalties.
- 3Germany's Wadephul visits The Hague for ICC and EU budget talks▼Germany's Wadephul goes to The Hague for ICC visit, EU budget strategy
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is traveling to The Hague for a visit to the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, combined with discussions on the EU's budget strategy. The trip underlines Germany's positioning on international justice institutions at a time when they face political pressure, while Berlin weighs its stance on the European Union's next long-term budget.