19/07/2026
Today marks International Criminal Justice Day.
The International Criminal Court remains the cornerstone of the international criminal justice system, delivering accountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community and upholding the rights and dignity of victims.
The European Union reaffirms its firm commitment to the Rome Statute, to its universality and integrity, and to its full and effective implementation. All states are called upon to cooperate fully with the Court.
Violations of international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, continue to cause immense suffering around the world. Accountability is what prevents future atrocities and what makes lasting peace possible.
There can be no lasting peace without justice, and no justice without accountability and meaningful reparations for victims.
Read the full statement by Kaja Kallas: https://link.europa.eu/J7XnTR