President Donald Trump has said: 'Not anymore," wrote ambassador Joe Popolo in a letter to the editor in the FD (opens in a new window). #Sancties #InternationaalStrafhof #ABNAmro (translated)
Sanctions from the United States against the International Criminal Court put ABN Amro in a difficult position, as the bank may be forced to reconsider its relationship with the court to avoid the repercussions of American justice. #Sancties #InternationaalStrafhof #ABNAmro (translated)
In his commentary, Hans Nijenhuis defends the International Criminal Court (ICC) and argues that Dutch support for it should not only stem from politeness, but is crucial for the preservation of international law and stability. #InternationaalStrafhof #Oorlogsmisdaden #InternationaalRecht (translated)
The United States has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The Hague, which has significant implications for the organization and its staff. #InternationaalStrafhof #sancties #journalistiek (translated)
In his opinion piece, Max Pam argues that the chance is slim that the International Criminal Court in The Hague will ever open a case against Trump, given the geopolitical relations and Europe's subservience to the United States. #InternationaalStrafhof #Trump #Geopolitiek (translated)
According to Lalucq, chairman of the parliamentary committee on economic and monetary affairs, the time for "European courage" has come. #InternationaalStrafhof #DonaldTrump #EuropeseUnie (translated)
"The support for the court is large and broad," said Berendsen after the meeting. #InternationaalStrafhof #DonaldTrump #EuropeseUnie (translated)
Those who weren't paying attention almost didn't hear that the member states are taking the protection of the Court "seriously," according to Kallas, and that the EU is making efforts to ensure the "essential work" of the Court continues. #InternationaalStrafhof #DonaldTrump #EuropeseUnie (translated)
Europe is being cautious in its responses to the U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court and chooses to engage in dialogue with the U.S., while support for the Court remains strong within the EU. #InternationaalStrafhof #DonaldTrump #EuropeseUnie (translated)
EU countries are currently opting for diplomacy to protect the International Criminal Court from American sanctions, while discussions are ongoing about possible measures and cooperation with companies to minimize the impact of these sanctions. #Sancties #InternationaalStrafhof #EuropeseUnie (translated)
"The court plays a very important role in preventing and condemning serious international crimes. This means that as a country, we will do everything we can to protect the court." In the TV program Buitenhof, Minister Berendsen already referred to the American decision on Sunday as a 'further escalation.' #InternationaalStrafhof #Sancties #EUbeleid (translated)
Minister Tom Berendsen has called on all EU countries to unanimously support the International Criminal Court and wants the European Commission to prepare to take legal countermeasures against the announced American sanctions. #InternationaalStrafhof #Sancties #EUbeleid (translated)
In the podcast De Dag, the long-term attack by President Trump on the International Criminal Court is discussed, with new sanctions being announced that will significantly affect the functioning of the court. #Trump #InternationaalStrafhof #sancties (translated)
The European Union must strengthen its position and protect the International Criminal Court against the threat of American sanctions and technological influence in order to safeguard the international legal order. #InternationaalStrafhof #DigitaleSoevereiniteit #Rechtsstaat (translated)
The resistance of the United States against the International Criminal Court is deep-rooted and characterized by a belief that as the 'police officer of the world' they deserve rewards for their actions rather than punishment, leading to diplomatic tensions and sanctions against the Court. #InternationaalStrafhof #WHuisdiplomatiek #VSPolicy (translated)
There was no direct or formal communication from the US, I did not receive a letter. One morning I was called by the board of the Criminal Court, they told me that I had been placed on the sanctions list. They were, I suspect, informed through the embassy. Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost, who has been on the sanctions list since August 2025, explained in NRC that the procedure is unclear even for those directly involved. #InternationaalStrafhof #sancties #VerenigdeStaten (translated)
The International Criminal Court has been on the American sanctions list since Friday, leading to the freezing of bank accounts, withdrawal of donors, and significant uncertainty for the employees and the functioning of the court. #InternationaalStrafhof #sancties #VerenigdeStaten (translated)
"A court like this without the support of the main UN partner is disastrous and unthinkable." The stance of the United States was crucial, Van Mierlo stated in the AD. #InternationaalStrafhof #VS #Oorlogsmisdaden (translated)
Hans van Mierlo called it 'unthinkable' in 1998 that an international criminal court would function without American support, but the current tensions between the US and the International Criminal Court show that that support has never been taken for granted. #InternationaalStrafhof #VS #Oorlogsmisdaden (translated)
Rubio described the Court in a statement as 'rogue'. #Trump #perschef #InternationaalStrafhof (translated)
