The International Criminal Court wins the EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The European Parliament awarded the 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court in Strasbourg, France on Thursday.
- The European Parliament awarded the 2026 Sakharov Prize for freedom of conscience to the International Criminal Court and its members.
- The United States announced new sanctions against the International Criminal Court on October 9.
- Roberta Metsola announced the prize recognizes the Court's work in upholding international law.
- The International Criminal Court judges individuals accused of the worst atrocities globally.
- The European Parliament called on the European Commission to activate the EU's blocking statute.
- The EU prize has been awarded annually since 1988.
- The European Parliament recognizes the Court's work in upholding international law and justice.
- The European Union values multilateralism and international institutions.
- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has attacked the International Criminal Court.
- The award was presented in Strasbourg, France on Thursday.
- The ICC received this prize within two weeks of US President Donald Trump announcing sanctions.
- Former ICC judge Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Tomoko Akane stated the prize arrives as the Court faces unprecedented challenges.
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