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Council of the European Union strengthens the scope of the EU terrorist-sanctions regime while maintaining all existing listings

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 26, 2026

The update expands the legal framework underpinning the EU terrorist list, reinforcing the ability to target individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts or supporting such activities. Listed persons and organisations remain subject to restrictive...

Council of Europe’s GRETA report urges Latvia to step up its fight against human trafficking by improving victim support, toughening prosecutions, tackling labour exploitation & ICT‑facilitated abuse

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 6, 2026

GRETA highlights that labour exploitation remains the most common form of trafficking and that vulnerable groups such as children leaving institutional care, women and girls in prostitution, migrant workers, Roma communities, asylum seekers, people with disabilities...

Council of the EU imposes sanctions on 9 enablers of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” including 5 businessmen linked to Rosneft and Lukoil and 4 shipping firms in the UAE, Vietnam, and Russia

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Dec 16, 2025

These measures include asset freezes and travel bans, preventing EU citizens and companies from providing funds to the listed parties. The sanctions aim to curb Russia’s revenue from energy exports, reinforcing the EU’s ongoing response to Russia’s war against...

FATF–MONEYVAL June 25 Plenary advances payment transparency, boosts financial inclusion, and delists Croatia, Mali, and Tanzania, while adding Bolivia and the UK Virgin Islands over AML/CFT gaps

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 24, 2025

The joint plenary advanced global efforts to combat financial crime by revising key standards, monitoring high-risk jurisdictions, and promoting financial inclusion. The meeting also reinforced protections for NPOs, confirmed Latvia’s evaluation under a new...

GRECO concludes that Ukraine has fully implemented 18 of 31 anti-corruption recommendations for MPs, judges, and prosecutors, recognising its strong commitment amid challenging times

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 20, 2025

In its latest assessment, the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body, GRECO, commended Ukraine for satisfactorily implementing 18 out of 31 recommendations aimed at preventing corruption among parliamentarians, judges, and prosecutors. Notable progress...

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Council of the European Union strengthens the scope of the EU terrorist-sanctions regime while maintaining all existing listings

Council of Europe’s GRETA report urges Latvia to step up its fight against human trafficking by improving victim support, toughening prosecutions, tackling labour exploitation & ICT‑facilitated abuse

Council of the EU imposes sanctions on 9 enablers of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” including 5 businessmen linked to Rosneft and Lukoil and 4 shipping firms in the UAE, Vietnam, and Russia

FATF–MONEYVAL June 25 Plenary advances payment transparency, boosts financial inclusion, and delists Croatia, Mali, and Tanzania, while adding Bolivia and the UK Virgin Islands over AML/CFT gaps

GRECO concludes that Ukraine has fully implemented 18 of 31 anti-corruption recommendations for MPs, judges, and prosecutors, recognising its strong commitment amid challenging times

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