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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Latest EU Sanctions Extend Asset Freezes, Restrict Oil Industry Dealings and Target ‘Shadow Fleet’

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/18/2025

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its sanctions policy toward Russia by implementing two rounds of restrictive measures that are intended to further intensify pressure on Russia’s government and economy. Specifically,...more

EU/UK Russia Sanctions: Potential De-escalation of Sanctions and Divergence from U.S. Regime

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 3/17/2025

Background - The war in Ukraine has taken a new diplomatic turn in recent weeks. Having historically aligned with the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) on its condemnation of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the need...more

EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia and makes new designations relating to hybrid threats and other regimes

White & Case LLP on 1/20/2025

On 16 December 2024, the EU adopted its 15th package of sanctions against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The package introduces targeted measures against vessels that have been used to circumvent sanctions,...more

EU launches new sanctions framework targeting Russia regarding human rights violations

White & Case LLP on 5/30/2024

On May 27, 2024, the EU adopted a new sanctions regime in relation to deemed human rights violations and internal repression in Russia. The new sanctions measures include asset freezes and export restrictions targeting...more

Update: EU Introduces Its 8th Wide-Ranging Sanctions Package Against Russia

Morgan Lewis on 10/10/2022

The European Union adopted its 8th sanctions package of restrictive measures against Russia on 6 October 2022 in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. ...more

New notable EU asset freeze listings in relation to Belarus and Syria

White & Case LLP on 11/11/2020

The EU has recently made certain notable EU asset freeze designations in relation to Belarus1 and Syria, focusing on various government officials – including President Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus - The Belarusian and...more

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