List of economically critical goods for which businesses and third countries should be especially vigilant. The List is comprised of mainly industrial goods subject to EU’s restrictive measures for which anomalous trade flows via certain third countries to Russia have been detected.
The European Commission has rolled out a whistle-blower tool to facilitate the reporting of possible sanctions violations. This is a secure online platform, which whistle-blowers from around the world can use to anonymously report past, current, or planned EU sanctions violations. Although EU sanctions are adopted by the Council of the EU, Member States remain responsible for their enforcement, […]
Addressing the circumvention of EU export restrictions against Russia: List of High Priority Battlefield Items. The list has been agreed by the Commission services in coordination with partners and is available through the hyperlink above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/… of 26 June 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran On 26 June 2023 and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, as confirmed […]
The regulations and directives concerned are the following: Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 of 17 March 2014 Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 It is hereby recommended that all persons in Malta remain informed of any updates made to applicable sanctions. To subscribe to the […]
The Council of the European Union adopts new rules on markets in crypto assets (MiCA): On the 31st of May 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on markets in crypto assets (MiCA) (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114). This Regulation introduces a harmonised regulatory framework in the European Union for crypto-assets, crypto-assets issuers, and […]
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1098 of 5 June 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses On 05 June 2023, the Council of the EU added nine persons to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Regulation […]
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1046 of 30 May 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that […]
Security Council Extends Sanctions on South Sudan for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2683 (2023) The Security Council today extended for one year the sanctions regime imposed on South Sudan, including assets freezes, travel bans and an arms embargo, numerous members stressed that instead of sanctions, the country needs a carefully managed support system to facilitate […]
Security Council 751 Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List On 26 May 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab approved the addition of the entry specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under […]