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Calls for 'nuclear option' to protect International Criminal Court from US sanctions grow in Brussels
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EU parliamentarians Dirk Gotink and Aurore Lalucq are urging immediate action to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague from potential total paralysis by US sanctions. Following a meeting with ICC judges and ECB President Christine Lagarde, they emphasized that protecting the court is essential for European strategic sovereignty and values. French ICC judge Nicolas Guillou described being cut off from bank accounts without notice, yet noted broad consensus in Europe to support the institution. While Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and German counterpart Johann Wadephul reaffirmed their backing during a visit to The Hague, skepticism remains regarding diplomatic solutions with the Trump administration, which reportedly responds only to clear signals.
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