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EU lawmakers urge Commission to block US sanctions on ICC
Original: Block US sanctions on ICC, EU lawmakers tell Commission
European Parliament lawmakers are pressing the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions, calling for an EU blocking statute that would stop the measures from taking effect in Europe. Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink said automatically applying the American sanctions 'stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends,' reflecting frustration with Washington's targeting of the court and its officials.
Why now: The Trump administration's sanctions on the ICC have prompted EU lawmakers to demand a formal response, reviving debate over Europe's legal and political stance toward Washington.
European CommissionInternational Criminal CourtDirk GotinkEuropean ParliamentUnited States
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Automatically applying U.S. sanctions “stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends,” said Dutch lawmaker Dirk Gotink.
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