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Reactions continued on Friday following the imposition of sanctions by US President Donald Trump's administration on the International Criminal Court (ICC), hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with its European allies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement, "President Trump will never allow the International Criminal Court to prosecute Americans."
The ICC condemned the sanctions announced by the United States, describing them as an "attack on the rule of law."
The court said in a statement that these sanctions represent an "attack on the rule of law and the fundamental pillars of the international legal system, and undermine the simple principle that no one is above the law," adding that "history will judge this moment."
The administration of US President Donald Trump has taken consistently hostile positions against the ICC, having previously imposed sanctions on its prosecutors and judges, but this is the first time that sanctions could reach companies providing services to the court.
European Union
The European Union considered the sanctions announced by the United States against the ICC "highly regrettable," confirming that it is "ready to take any necessary measures to enable the court to perform its work."
The European Commission stated, "The European Union will work closely with the International Criminal Court to ensure it continues to operate effectively," hoping that the six-month period before the sanctions take effect will provide "room for dialogue."
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