US forces ABN Amro to further undermine the International Criminal Court

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), pressuring banks like ABN Amro to cease transactions with the court. This follows a broader trend where companies fear repercussions from U.S. sanctions, leading to a chilling effect on their willingness to engage with the ICC. ABN Amro has hinted at stopping its services to the ICC due to these sanctions, while other companies, including Axa and ProcoliX, have already withdrawn their support. The ICC is working to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology and services, but many service providers express concerns about the risks involved. Calls for European action to protect the ICC from U.S. sanctions are growing, with suggestions for an EU anti-boycott regulation to shield companies from such pressures.