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EU criticizes US threats against the International Criminal Court after Washington announces new campaign

Monday, July 13, 2026International AffairsWell-covered4 frames

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US pressure on the ICC has turned allied support into a live test of whether the court can retain authority when a major power openly resists it.
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Whether the story is about defending international accountability from coercion, or about defending national sovereignty from a court claiming authority over Americans.

The Facts

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new US campaign aimed at weakening or isolating the International Criminal Court.
  • Rubio said the United States views the ICC as a threat to US sovereignty and objected to the court asserting authority over American military personnel and officials.
  • The European Union said it continues to support the ICC and called threats or attacks against the court, its officials, staff, or people cooperating with it unacceptable.
  • US measures under discussion or announced include sanctions and visa-related restrictions targeting the court or its personnel.
  • The US campaign also seeks to persuade allied countries to reject the ICC’s authority or leave the court’s system.
  • The confrontation extends beyond the US and EU: Japan also publicly reaffirmed support for the ICC after the US announcement.
  • A key unresolved issue is how many US allies will align with Washington’s pressure campaign versus continue backing the ICC.
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Why is the US opposing the ICC?

US officials say the court is claiming authority over Americans without US consent, including the ability to investigate or prosecute US military personnel and officials, which Washington says infringes on US sovereignty Українська …,Deutsche Welle.

What did the EU say in response?

The EU said its position remains unchanged: it supports the ICC, respects the court’s independence and impartiality, and considers threats against the court, its officials, staff, or cooperating parties unacceptable infobae.

What could happen next?

The US has indicated it could expand sanctions, visa restrictions, and diplomatic pressure on countries that continue to support the ICC, while some US partners such as the EU and Japan have already signaled continued backing for the court SAPO,20minutes,Коммерсант.…,infobae.

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