German and Dutch Foreign Ministers unite against possible US sanctions: "The ICC in The Hague is in danger"

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German and Dutch Foreign Ministers unite against possible US sanctions: "The ICC in The Hague is in danger"
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul at the ICC in The Hague with ICC President Akane and Registrar Zavala Giler. / photo: BZ

The International Criminal Court in The Hague is facing renewed pressure from Washington, and two of Europe's key supporters are drawing a line in the sand. During a joint visit in The Hague on Monday, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul pledged unwavering support for the court and vowed to shield it from the impact of any new American sanctions. But how far can Europe go if the United States decides to escalate? And what would it mean for the future of international justice in The Hague?

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