The European Union (EU) has slammed the US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions were imposed the previous day before by US President Donald Trump. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission of the EU, wrote about this on X.

"The ICC guarantees accountability for international crimes and gives a voice to victims worldwide. It must be able to freely pursue the fight against global impunity. Europe will always stand for justice and the respect of international law," von der Leyen stated.

And a European Commission spokesperson, quoted by The Guardian, said that EU expresses its regret regarding the US decision to impose sanctions on the ICC.

“The executive order represents a serious challenge to the work of the ICC with the risks of affecting ongoing investigations and proceedings, including as regards Ukraine, impacting years of efforts to ensure accountability around the world,” the spokesperson said.

The EU added that it will be monitoring the implications of the executive order and will assess possible further steps.