EU Prepares Blocking Statute to Counter U.S. Sanctions on International Criminal Court

Posted 10/22/26

The proposed EU action would shield European banks, technology companies and other service providers from U.S. sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, potentially creating conflicting legal obligations for firms operating in both jurisdictions. Brussels is preparing to extend its blocking statute as Washington presses the court to amend the Rome Statute to protect President Trump and other U.S. officials from prosecution.

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