The International Criminal Court is a fundamental institution for international justice, a tribunal that prosecutes crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Its creation was a historic achievement for humanity, but today this institution is under attack more than ever.
Authoritarian regimes, even those democratically elected, and external powers to the EU, such as the United States, are trying to undermine its independence and hinder its global mission of justice. The sanctions imposed by the United States are a direct attack on its legitimacy, its crucial role in defending human rights, and its right to maintain its independence.
We cannot allow international institutions to be weakened by political pressure and illegitimate sanctions.
This is the purpose of the initiative “Defend the International Criminal Court” launched by EUmans together with No Peace Without Justice.
WHAT WE ASK:
1) APPLY THE EU “BLOCKING STATUTE” AND PROTECT THE COURT
We ask the European Commission to immediately apply the EU Blocking Statute to protect the International Criminal Court from U.S. sanctions. The “Blocking Statute” is an EU law that prevents European companies from complying with extraterritorial sanctions imposed by countries outside Europe. In other words, it forbids EU businesses from following foreign laws that would impact legitimate activities in Europe, thus protecting the Court from these sanctions and allowing everyone to continue supporting it without legal risks.
2) DEFENSE OF EUROPEAN SOVEREIGNTY AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
We ask the European Commission to take a strong stance against extraterritorial sanctions. U.S. sanctions against the Court violate EU sovereignty, and we must protect Europe’s right to decide independently how to act.
TO PROTECT THE COURT, ENSURE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE AND SAFEGUARD ITS INDEPENDENCE, JOIN OUR INITIATIVE TODAY
