【European Uni】Adoption by the EU of the 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Key Takeaways
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the key provisions of the EU’s 16th sanctions package, which entered force on 25 February 2025. A central focus of…
EU Sanctions
【European Uni】EU Sanctions’ Two-Way Street: More Pressure on Russia and Belarus, Less on Syria | Insights
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, adopted on the third anniversary of the invasion of…
【Brussels, Be】EU Proposes Bans on Aluminium, Video Game Consoles in New Russia Sanctions
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines new EU sanctions measures, including bans on Russian aluminium and diamond imports, restrictions on gaming…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp Diamond Industry Faces Historic Crisis Amid Global Competition
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the profound challenges facing Antwerp’s historic diamond sector, detailing a sharp, multi-year decline in trade…
【India, Europ】Sanctions Update: The Implementation of EU’s Restrictions on Third-country Processed Diamonds and Jewellery
Editor’s NoteAs the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, Western sanctions are evolving to target key Russian economic sectors. This article examines…
【Brussels, Be】EU Adopts 14th Package of Sanctions Against Russia for Its Continued Illegal War Against Ukraine, Strengthening Enforcement and Anti-Circumvention Measures
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the latest EU sanctions package aimed at curtailing Russian revenue and tightening export controls on industrial…
【European Uni】EU’s 14th Sanctions Package: Compliance Obligations Expand and Exits Are Facilitated
Editor’s NoteThis summary outlines the EU’s 14th sanctions package against Russia, adopted on June 24, 2024. The measures include an asset freeze on…
【Brussels, Be】EU Partially Allows Import of Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to clarify the European Commission’s statement regarding exemptions to the EU’s ban on Russian diamonds,…
【Brussels, Be】EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian LNG, Bans Transshipment via EU to Third Countries
Editor’s NoteThe European Union has approved its first-ever sanctions targeting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), a significant escalation in…
EU Sanctions Against Belarus
Editor’s NoteThis article describes a standard browser verification process encountered when accessing the EU Council website. The security check is…