German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Scholz argued that these sanctions undermine an institution essential for ensuring accountability against dictators who may otherwise persecute people and start wars,

US President Donald Trump speaks during his inauguration ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump has authorised economic and travel sanctions targeting people who work on International Criminal Court investigations of US citizens or US allies such as Israel,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his dissatisfaction with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These sanctions are a response to the court's actions involving the authorities of Israel.