Dutch government seeks clarity on ICC payments within weeks
The Netherlands is seeking a way to safeguard the International Criminal Court’s international payments after the United States placed the court on its sanctions list.
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The government wants clarity within a few weeks on how the payments will be arranged, Dutch news agency ANP reported. Foreign minister Tom Berendsen told parliament that finding a suitable solution was challenging.
Berendsen said concrete discussions on the financial arrangements were taking place in Europe in the weeks of 2 and 9 November. His ministry, the Dutch finance ministry and central bank are discussing a solution with the European Commission, according to ANP.
The US Treasury placed the court itself on its sanctions list on 9 October. It also issued licences, including one permitting certain transactions needed to maintain or wind down operations until 7 April 2027, subject to conditions.
On 23 October, the European Commission urged EU service providers to continue serving the court.
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