International Criminal Court wins the European Union's top human rights prize
The International Criminal Court has won the European Union's top human rights prize. The award is seen as a show of support for the court as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.
The International Criminal Court, the permanent tribunal that handles serious international crimes, has won the European Union's top human rights prize, The New York Times reported on 22 October 2026.
The newspaper describes the award as a show of support for the court. It comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump takes steps to obstruct the court's work.
The available source information about how the prize was awarded and about the specific US measures against the court is very limited, so further details should be sought in official statements.
