German FM rallies behind ICC amid Trump threats

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Wadephul's visit to the seat of the ICC comes as the United States has stepped up its attacks on the court, which has been responsible for prosecuting genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity since...

"Germany will do its part to ensure that the ICC remains able to act even under pressure," Wadephul said in the Netherlands.

International rules are only as strong as the willingness to stand up for them, Germany's top diplomat warned.

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Wadephul's visit to the seat of the ICC comes as the United States has stepped up its attacks on the court, which has been responsible for prosecuting genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity since 2002. "Germany will do its part to ensure that the ICC remains able to act even under pressure," Wadephul said in the Netherlands. International rules are only as strong as the willingness to stand up for them, Germany's top diplomat warned.

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Trump steps up pressure The Trump administration has put sanctions on members of the court mainly due to its arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war.
Besides the US, Israel, Russia and Turkey are among the countries that do not recognize the court.
The court only intervenes when the states concerned refuse to conduct investigations themselves or are unable to do so.
Meetings with ICC officials Wadephul is due to meet with ICC President Tomoko Akane and deputy chief prosecutor, Nazhat...

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It is also part of our historical responsibility," he added.

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