Main EU human rights award for Court, which is under heavy pressure from the US

The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its role in upholding international law. This recognition comes amid pressure from the United States, with President Trump threatening sanctions against the court. Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized the significance of the ICC's work. Earlier, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navanethem Pillay highlighted the importance of international justice in challenging times. Previous recipients include Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and movements advocating for human rights.