AInvest Newsletter
Daily stocks & crypto headlines, free to your inbox
EU Backs International Court After US Imposes Sanctions
ByAinvest
Friday, Jun 6, 2025 5:11 am ET1min read
The European Union has expressed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the US imposed sanctions on four ICC judges. The EU's president, Antonio Costa, stated that the ICC is a "cornerstone of international justice" and emphasized the need to protect its independence and integrity. The ICC has condemned the US sanctions as a "clear attempt to undermine" its independence.
The European Union (EU) has expressed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the United States' decision to impose sanctions on four ICC judges. The EU's president, Antonio Costa, emphasized the ICC's role as a "cornerstone of international justice" and underscored the importance of protecting its independence and integrity [1].The US sanctions, announced on Thursday, target ICC judges Reine Alapini-Gansou from Benin, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza from Peru, Beti Hohler from Slovenia, and Solomy Balungi Bossa from Uganda. These judges have been involved in investigations into alleged war crimes by Israel and the US in Afghanistan [2].
The US sanctions are part of a broader effort to challenge the ICC's jurisdiction over non-signatory states like the US and Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the ICC's actions are "illegitimate and baseless" and infringe upon the sovereignty and national security of the US and its allies [1].
In response to the sanctions, the ICC has condemned the US actions as a "clear attempt to undermine" its independence. The court emphasized that targeting those working for accountability does nothing to help civilians trapped in conflict and only emboldens those who believe they can act with impunity [3].
The EU's support for the ICC comes amidst growing concerns over the tribunal's independence and the potential impact of US sanctions on international justice. The EU has not yet indicated whether it will use its blocking statute to protect European businesses and individuals from the US sanctions [2].
References:
[1] https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkf2l00y7xg
[2] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/05/us-sanctions-international-judges-israel-afghanistan-probes-00390891
[3] https://www.jns.org/us-sanctions-four-international-criminal-court-judges/
Ainvest News articles are AI-generated using advanced large language model (LLM) technology designed to analyze and synthesize publicly available data and news. While AI tools assist in producing initial drafts and insights, all AI generated content published on Ainvest is subject to comprehensive human editorial review before publication. A designated human editor reviews, verifies, and approves each article for factual accuracy, coherence, and compliance with AInvest Fintech Inc’s editorial and disclosure standards.
Despite these review procedures, the information provided may still contain inaccuracies, incomplete data, or time sensitive references due to the inherent limitations of AI generated analysis and evolving changes. The material is provided strictly for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalized investment, legal, or financial advice. Readers should independently verify all facts, figures, and statements before making any decision based on this content.
AInvest Fintech Inc. its affiliates, and partners accept no liability or responsibility for any direct or consequential losses arising from reliance on this content. All articles and analyses are subject to revision, update, or removal without prior notice to maintain accuracy and integrity in our publications.
Comments
No comments yet