Germany's Wadephul visits ICC in The Hague to show solidarity after US pressure

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on September 28, 2026, in a show of solidarity with the court following escalating pressure from the United States. The US has increasingly questioned the legitimacy of the ICC and imposed sanctions against court officials. Wadephul's visit was seen as a clear political signal that Germany and much of Europe remain committed to upholding international justice institutions, despite Washington's opposition.