Written question – Financing of international institutions under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe – E-002850/2025

Question for written answer  E-002850/2025
to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Rule 144
Fernand Kartheiser (NI)

Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe, the International Criminal Court and other international institutions receive direct financing from the European Union. In the case of the former, it is estimated that half of its budget is borne by the EU.

• 1.Could the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) indicate the precise wording of this strategic partnership and the steps taken to ensure that this financing does not negatively affect the independence of the court?
• 2.Could the VP/HR also specify the period of time for which the funds are granted and under what conditions they are allocated, as well as share relevant documentation regarding the financing, including the amounts involved?
• 3.More generally, could the VP/HR specify the nature, duration and scope of the relationship with the International Criminal Court, including the forms of cooperation involved (such as political dialogue or technical assistance)?

Submitted: 12.7.2025