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MEPs urge EU to shield International Criminal Court from US sanctions

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Briefings

Lawmakers across the political spectrum in the EU are urging member states to activate the Blocking Statute to prevent European companies from complying with US sanctions. This proposal frames US administration measures as an 'attack by a foreign power,' potentially triggering legal protections under EU law. The initiative aims to shield international criminal court proceedings from potential US enforcement actions, though specific implementation mechanisms and legal precedents remain undefined.

Key points

• Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are urging EU member states to activate the Blocking Statute to prevent European companies from complying with US administration measures.
• The US administration measures are defined as an 'attack by a foreign power,' which triggers the Blocking Statute to prevent European companies from complying with them.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the political proposal; specific legal precedents, implementation mechanisms, and potential outcomes remain undefined.

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