Lawmakers urge European Union to shield court from United States sanctions

Published 21h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Diplomatic dispute

Affects United States and Belgium · Covered in 2 countries

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European lawmakers want the bloc to block United States sanctions targeting the international court.

European Parliament members are calling on the bloc to use its Blocking Statute to protect the International Criminal Court from United States penalties. Lawmakers across political groups describe the foreign measures as an assault on European territory. They urge leadership to draw a definitive boundary against the United States administration.

The reactionLegislators from diverse political backgrounds unite to condemn the foreign measures.
The proposalLawmakers demand the activation of the Blocking Statute to safeguard local businesses from compliance.

Why it matters

The International Criminal Court operates globally to prosecute individuals for grave international crimes, often creating friction with global superpowers that reject its jurisdiction. European measures like the Blocking Statute are designed to nullify the extraterritorial effects of foreign laws on local companies.

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Lawmakers in the European Parliament are urging the European Union to shield the International Criminal Court from United States sanctions by using the Blocking Statute.

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