Germany pledges continued support for International Criminal Court
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany is working with partners to protect the court’s mandate amid pressure from the US administration.
The Hague, Netherlands. Germany pledged continued support for the International Criminal Court on Monday, ahead of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s visit to the Hague-based court.
US pressure on the court
US President Donald Trump, a longtime opponent of the ICC, recently urged countries to leave what he called the “evil” court immediately. His administration has sought to punish the ICC over investigations into US personnel and its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Many governments, particularly in Europe, have rallied behind the court, describing it as a cornerstone of international justice.
Germany’s position
Germany is the ICC’s second-largest financial contributor after Japan. Wadephul said it was working with partners to safeguard the court’s ability to carry out its mandate.
“International rules are only as strong as our willingness to stand up for them,” he said.
Wadephul described Germany’s support as part of its historical responsibility to ensure justice in cases where national judicial systems are unable or unwilling to act. “Germany knows from its own history where it leads when state power disregards the law and humanity,” he added.
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