The European Union said it will work closely with the International Criminal Court, or ICC, after the United States announced plans to impose sanctions. It said the move was deeply regrettable and said there is still room for dialogue because the measures will not be applicable for six months.

For anyone following regulation and legal risk in the market, the key point is that the EU said it remains committed to working with all 125 states that are parties to the Rome Statute to preserve and respect the court’s independence. The bloc said the ICC should be able to continue its vital mission.

The EU also said it stands ready to take any necessary measures to enable the court to carry out its work in investigating and prosecuting war crimes and crimes against humanity, and to protect the interests of EU operators within the Single Market.

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  • The EU called the US move deeply regrettable.
  • It said it will work closely with the ICC to keep it operating effectively.
  • The EU said the sanctions have a six-month delay before they apply.