European Parliament Names International Criminal Court for 2026 Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament named the court a winner for its important work. The award ceremony is scheduled for December.
ABC News said Trump imposed sanctions on the court days earlier. The New York Times called the prize a show of support.
The sanctions could restrict access to financial services, technology firms and dollars. American firms have six months to end work with the court.
The Associated Press linked the sanctions to court investigations. EU leaders urged the United States to reverse the sanctions.
Klear Note — Sanctions are government penalties that can restrict an organization's money or services.
Key Terms 4
- Sanctions Penalties that restrict money and trade with a target.
- Blocking statute An EU law that can protect companies from foreign sanctions.
- International Criminal Court A court that prosecutes people for war crimes and genocide.
- European Commission The European Union's main executive body.