Germany pledged continued support for the International Criminal Court, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set to visit the Hague-based institution. The move comes as the US administration under President Donald Trump escalates pressure on the court over its investigations.
Germany's reaffirmation of support for the International Criminal Court highlights a growing divide between European allies and the US over international legal institutions, potentially impacting global cooperation on justice and accountability.
Germany pledged its continued support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, ahead of a visit by its foreign minister to the Hague-based institution. This commitment comes as the US administration, led by President Donald Trump, has intensified its opposition to the court.
Trump has long been critical of the ICC and recently called on nations to withdraw from what he described as an "evil" court. The US administration's pressure stems from the court's investigations into American personnel and its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In response to the US stance, many governments, particularly in Europe, have publicly backed the ICC, viewing it as a crucial element of international justice. As the court's second-largest financial contributor after Japan, Germany is collaborating with international partners to ensure the ICC can fulfill its mandate, according to Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. He emphasized that international rules are only as strong as the willingness to defend them, framing Germany's support as a historical responsibility to ensure justice when national systems are unable or unwilling to act.
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