US Urges NATO Allies to Withdraw From International Criminal Court
The U.S. has urged NATO allies to withdraw from the Rome Statute and help dismantle the International Criminal Court, sparking pushback from European nations.
The United States has urged its NATO allies to systematically dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling on member states to withdraw from the Rome Statute and cut all ties with the tribunal. According to European diplomats, the demand was presented by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker during a closed-door meeting in Brussels. The U.S. delegation distributed a document stating that Washington intends to systematically dismantle the ICC's capabilities and urged allies to immediately review the alleged threats posed by the court.
France and the Netherlands strongly rejected the demand, defending the independent institution and reaffirming their full support for the ICC. The diplomatic push follows earlier statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who criticized the court for allegedly undermining American sovereignty. The confrontation adds to existing tensions between Washington and European allies over geopolitical issues, including defense strategies and international law.
