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There is an emergency brake to stop Trump's attack on the ICC, but the cabinet prefers not to use it: why?

There is an emergency brake to stop Trump's attack on the ICC, but the cabinet prefers not to use it: why?

The United States is intensifying its pressure on the International Criminal Court in The Hague, threatening to paralyze the institution. The Dutch government is currently weighing its options, including a potential emergency measure that could strain diplomatic relations with Washington.

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