Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Jetten’s First UN Speech: Hands Off the International Criminal Court
In his inaugural address to the UN General Assembly in New York, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten urged member states to protect the international legal order and refrain from undermining the International Criminal Court (ICC). He emphasized that international law must apply equally to all and highlighted the ICC's role in combating impunity, noting its foundation on post-WWII precedents. While avoiding direct criticism of the United States or Donald Trump for their hostility toward the court, Jetten explicitly identified Russia as the aggressor in the war against Ukraine, calling for accountability for violations of the UN Charter. He also advocated for greater representation of African, Asian, and South American nations in global governance, specifically suggesting improved African presence in the Security Council, and stressed the importance of middle powers leading cooperation on AI and climate change.
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