Can Europe protect the International Criminal Court from Trump's sanctions?
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has sanctioned the entire International Criminal Court, threatening its ability to function. A Politico Europe podcast examines whether the EU can shield the court from American financial power.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the entire International Criminal Court (ICC), often described as the world's war crimes court. The measure threatens the institution's ability to function. Europe has rushed to defend the court, but it remains unclear whether it can actually protect it from American financial power.
The question is examined in Politico Europe's "Brussels Playbook" podcast. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks with Dirk Gotink, a member of the European Parliament, and Lize de Kruijf, a sanctions expert at the Atlantic Council.
Questions under discussion
The guests weigh Europe's options. They also discuss the continent's dependence on the U.S. dollar and on American technology, which limits its room for maneuver when facing U.S. sanctions.
Another question is how far the European Union is willing to go in confronting Washington, given that it still relies heavily on the United States for its own security. The central issue is whether the EU can stand up for international justice.
Contact with the audience
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