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“It's criticized the Hague -based tribunal as a rogue institution” — DW News

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“Trump administration has long had the International Criminal Court firmly in its sights. It's criticized the Hague -based tribunal as a rogue institution. It's targeted. It's judges and prosecutors and announced a raft of sanctions to try and dismantle it. In a show of support, the EU today awarded the ICC its top human rights prize, the SACCOR of prize. The announcement at the European Parliament in Strasbourg was met with cheers and a standing ovation. The 2026 Sahara of Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to the International Criminal Court and its officials. The European Union is built on respects for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize is the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice.” — DW News, 23 Oct 2026

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Trump administration has long had the International Criminal Court firmly in its sights. It's criticized the Hague -based tribunal as a rogue institution. It's targeted. It's judges and prosecutors and announced a raft of sanctions to try and dismantle it. In a show of support, the EU today awarded the ICC its top human rights prize, the SACCOR of prize. The announcement at the European Parliament in Strasbourg was met with cheers and a standing ovation. The 2026 Sahara of Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to the International Criminal Court and its officials. The European Union is built on respects for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize is the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice.

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