# European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to the ICC

- By: Vote Times Newsroom
- 2026-11-02T13:10:13.000Z
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## Excerpt

The 2026 prize comes about two weeks after Washington announced new sanctions against the court. Brussels is weighing how to shield it. On 22 October 2026, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced that the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to the International Criminal Court and its officials. The award comes about two weeks after US President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the court with new sanctions, which according to Al Jazeera take effect in six months. The ceremony will be held in December in Strasbourg; MEPs have asked the Commission to activate the blocking statute and Brussels, per Al Jazeera, is considering that route.

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