UE apără independența Curții Penale Internaționale

European leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa expressed strong support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following U.S. sanctions against its president. They emphasized the importance of the ICC in delivering justice for victims of serious crimes and the need for its officials to operate independently. The ICC condemned the sanctions as a blatant attack on its independence, warning that targeting judges undermines the rule of law. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported the U.S. decision, claiming the ICC misuses international law. The situation highlights increasing tensions between the U.S. and international judicial bodies.