Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize

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The International Criminal Court has received the European Union’s top human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize, despite facing US sanctions aimed at crippling its operations. The award was given to highlight the court's role in upholding international law and justice against attempts by President Donald Trump to undermine it. This move comes as the EU prepares measures to protect the ICC from potential sanctions imposed by the United States.
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Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize on October 20, 2026. This award reflects a show of support from the EU despite potential tensions with President Donald Trump. The Sakharov Prize recognizes the ICC's crucial role in upholding international law and justice. European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola announced the award, highlighting the court’s significant work amid increasing challenges.

The ICC thanked the European Parliament for recognizing its mission at a critical time when it faces unprecedented pressures. President of the ICC, Tomoko Akane, emphasized that the prize underscores the importance of independent judicial institutions and those working to uphold international law. Earlier in October, the US announced sanctions targeting the ICC, aiming to disrupt its operations which include prosecuting individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

Ursula von der Leyen, EU chief, stated on social media that the International Criminal Court must be free to pursue its mission independently without pressure or intimidation. The EU has already pledged to support the court in continuing its work despite impending US sanctions scheduled to take effect in six months.

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The EU has already thrown its support behind the ICC in the face of the US sanctions — which will come into force in six months — and has said it is “ready to take any necessary measures” to make sure the court can keep working. “The International Criminal Court must be free to pursue its mission, independently, and without pressure or intimidation,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on social media after the prize was announced.
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🔮 The EU has already thrown its support behind the ICC in the face of the US sanctions — which will come into force in six months — and has said it is “ready to take any necessary measures” to make sure the court can keep working. “The International Criminal Court must be free to pursue its mission, independently, and without pressure or intimidation,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on social media after the prize was announced.
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Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize · assertive framing

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Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was awarded the European Union’s top rights prize on Thursday, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. asserted
that → face → Trump
“The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice,” said European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola, announcing the award. asserted
Metsola → build → award
The ICC thanked the European Parliament for giving it the Sakharov Prize “at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges”. asserted
Court → thank → challenges
“Against this backdrop, the Sakharov Prize carries particular significance, reaffirming the importance of independent judicial institutions and of those who work to uphold international law,” ICC President Tomoko Akane said. asserted
Akane → carry → law
This month, the United States announced sanctions against the ICC aimed at crippling the day-to-day operations of the court, which tries individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. asserted
which → announce → humanity
Trump’s administration has vowed to dismantle the court “brick by brick”, furious that judges have issued an arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged crimes in Gaza. asserted
judges → vow → Gaza
The win comes after ex-ICC judge Navi Pillay, who also served as UN rights chief, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this month — a choice Trump slammed as “disgraceful”, arguing the award should have gone to him. asserted
award → come → him
The EU has already thrown its support behind the ICC in the face of the US sanctions — which will come into force in six months — and has said it is “ready to take any necessary measures” to make sure the court can keep working. “The International Criminal Court must be free to pursue its mission, independently, and without pressure or intimidation,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on social media after the prize was announced. asserted
prize → throw → media
Brussels is hoping to use the delay before the sanctions are applied to try to talk the US down, but is also eyeing implementing a “blocking statute” to shield the ICC from Washington. asserted
sanctions → hop → Washington
Three finalists Set up in 1988 and named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, the EU prize is bestowed annually on individuals or organisations to recognise their fight for human rights or democracy. asserted
prize → Set → rights
The ICC was among three finalists this year, alongside Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu and twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, representing those prosecuted by the Iranian government. asserted
ICC → represent → government
The nominees are put forward by the political groupings in the EU, and the winner is chosen by senior lawmakers. asserted
winner → put → lawmakers
An award ceremony will be held in December. asserted
ceremony → hold → December
Lissu, head of Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025. asserted
Lissu → detain → April
He faces a possible death penalty if convicted of treason for allegedly inciting the public to boycott elections last year. uncertain
He → face → elections
Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, 21, have respectively been sentenced to death and 36 years in prison for having taken part in anti-government protests in Iran. asserted
Taraneh → sentence → Iran
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