Bettel Condemns U.S. Sanctions on ICC, Calls for a United European Response

Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel condemned new U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court, urging Europe to respond together. He said international law and multilateral institutions are essential to relations between countries, particularly for smaller nations that depend on shared rules. Bettel emphasized the court’s role in prosecuting grave crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. He said EU foreign ministers would discuss the sanctions and expressed hope the bloc would take a firm, united position. The United States announced restrictions targeting the court’s operations.