Criminalization of EU Sanctions Violations

Summary

The European Parliament has approved classifying the violation of EU sanctions as a crime to improve cross-border law enforcement.
9 07.07.2022
Other
criminal law
public safety
european union
international relations

Key points

  • The formal classification of violating EU sanctions as a criminal offense.
  • The establishment of criteria that allow for enhanced judicial and police cooperation across member states.
  • Strengthening the overall enforcement capabilities of the European Union's foreign and security policies.
  • Improving the ability of authorities to conduct cross-border investigations into sanction evasion.
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