The Sakharov Prize was awarded to the International Criminal Court, despite Trump.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, announced by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The award ceremony is set for December 16 in Strasbourg, amidst U.S. accusations of politicization and sanctions against the court. The European Parliament expressed support for the ICC, criticizing the U.S. campaign against it. The prize recognizes exceptional efforts in human rights and democratic values, with previous winners including activists from Belarus and Georgia. Other nominees this year included Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu and Iranian sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, who faced severe penalties for protests.