Spain Asks EU to Help International Court

May 6, 2026, 19:00
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Spain's leader, Pedro Sánchez, wants the European Union to help the International Criminal Court (ICC). He wants to stop US sanctions.

Main Body

President Trump is angry with the ICC. The court looked at war crimes in Gaza. Because of this, the US stopped eleven court workers from traveling and using money. Pedro Sánchez says this is wrong. He wants the EU to use special laws. These laws protect European people from US rules. Spain says the court must be free to work. Spain and the US have other problems. They disagree about military bases and trade. The US might also put taxes on European cars.

Conclusion

The EU is now thinking about these laws and trade with the US.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes people doing things. To reach A2, you need to master this simple structure: Person → Action → Thing.

Examples from the text:

  • Pedro Sánchez →\rightarrow wants →\rightarrow help
  • Trump →\rightarrow is →\rightarrow angry
  • The US →\rightarrow stopped →\rightarrow workers
  • Spain →\rightarrow says →\rightarrow this is wrong

💡 Quick Tip: The "S" Rule

Notice that when we talk about one person (Pedro, Trump, Spain), we often add an -s to the action word:

  • Want →\rightarrow Wants
  • Say →\rightarrow Says

📦 Useful Word Groups

  • Money words: Sanctions, Taxes, Trade
  • People in power: Leader, President, Court workers

Vocabulary Learning

leader
a person who leads or is in charge of a group or organization
Example:The leader of the school club organized a meeting.
wants
to desire or wish for something
Example:She wants a new book to read.
help
to give assistance or support
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
law
a rule that people must follow
Example:It is a law to wear a seatbelt in the car.
laws
plural of law, rules that people must follow
Example:The new laws make it easier to recycle.
protect
to keep safe from danger
Example:The helmet protects your head.
people
human beings in general
Example:Many people went to the park.
rules
a set of instructions or guidelines
Example:The game has clear rules.
free
not paid or not restricted
Example:You can use the library for free.
work
to do a job or task
Example:I work at a bakery.
problem
a difficulty or issue
Example:There is a problem with the computer.
problems
plural of problem, difficulties
Example:She has many problems to solve.
disagree
to have a different opinion
Example:I disagree with that idea.
trade
the buying and selling of goods
Example:They have a trade agreement.
tax
a fee imposed by the government
Example:You have to pay a tax on your income.
taxes
plural of tax, fees imposed by the government
Example:Taxes are due next month.
car
a vehicle with wheels used for transport
Example:He bought a new car.
cars
plural of car, vehicles with wheels
Example:Many cars are parked outside.
thinking
the process of using the mind to consider ideas
Example:She is good at thinking.
with
used to show accompaniment or possession
Example:I like coffee with milk.