European Human Rights Sanctions Regime

Summary

The motion calls for a new EU-wide sanctions regime to target individuals responsible for grave human rights violations through asset freezes and travel bans.
10 14.03.2019
Other
human rights
european union
international relations

Key points

  • The establishment of an autonomous and flexible EU-wide sanctions regime to combat human rights violations.
  • The use of specific restrictive measures, such as asset freezes and travel bans, against perpetrators.
  • Expansion of the regime's scope to include systemic corruption and large-scale environmental destruction.
  • The need for consistent enforcement and information sharing across all EU Member States to prevent evasion.
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