Why is Hungary leaving the International Criminal Court?
Episode description
In today’s episode, we cover why Hungary is leaving the ICC, the EU’s agreement to lift sanctions on Syria, international calls for Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza, and the new UK/EU sanctions on Russia
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Sources:
✍️ Hungary Votes to Withdraw from ICC
- https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/20/hungary-approves-bill-to-withdraw-from-international-criminal-court
- https://kyivindependent.com/hungarys-parliament-passes-bill-on-icc-withdrawal/
✍️ EU Reaches Deal to Lift Sanctions on Syria
- https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-to-lift-all-remaining-economic-sanctions-on-syria/
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/eu-agrees-to-lift-all-economic-sanctions-on-syria-diplomats
✍️ UK, France and Canada Call on Israel to Halt Its Gaza Military Offensive
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-take-control-gaza-uk-france-canada-threaten-action
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t?post=asset%3Ab70d0108-5512-4622-935d-9898b8d8d3d3#post
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8037dd3p9t
✍️ UK and EU Announce New Sanctions on Russia
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/20/sanctions-russia-uk-europe-putin-trump-call
- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-adopts-new-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-says-2025-05-20/
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