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EU tightens Russia sanctions regime, broadening targets to financial services, crypto, cyber activity, hybrid threats and human-rights abuses

by AdrianaAMLP | Sep 28, 2026

The Council extended for three years sanctions applying to more than 3,000 individuals and entities over actions undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity. It also introduced new listings targeting 10 individuals and 17 entities allegedly involved in the unlawful...

CoE’s GLACY-e programme united global enforcement leaders during EU Crime Fighting Week 2026 to intensify the fight against cyber-enabled FC, scam centres, and cross-border fraud networks

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 18, 2026

Discussions focused on tackling the growing threat of scam centres, improving intelligence sharing, enhancing international legal cooperation, and strengthening countries’ capabilities to investigate cybercrime and recover criminal assets. The initiative forms...

Council of the EU expands its Iran sanctions framework to target those undermining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, enabling asset freezes, travel bans, and financial restrictions

by AdrianaAMLP | May 22, 2026

The decision follows heightened concerns over threats to maritime security and commercial shipping routes linked to Iranian actions and regional instability in the Gulf. The expanded framework enables the EU to impose targeted restrictive measures against actors...

Council of the EU extends sanctions on Syria’s former al-Assad regime until 1 June 2027, while removing seven entities, including the Defence and Interior Ministries, from its sanctions list

by AdrianaAMLP | May 18, 2026

The measures continue to target individuals and organisations associated with repression, human rights violations, and support for the former Syrian regime, including restrictions on financing, trade, and asset access. The Council also de-lists certain economic...

Council of the EU extends sanctions on 2,600 individuals and entities undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including travel bans and asset freezes now until 15 Sept 2026

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Mar 14, 2026

Two listings were not renewed and five deceased individuals removed. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the EU has progressively expanded sanctions to weaken Russia’s economy and limit its ability to wage war, while reaffirming unwavering support for...

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EU tightens Russia sanctions regime, broadening targets to financial services, crypto, cyber activity, hybrid threats and human-rights abuses

CoE’s GLACY-e programme united global enforcement leaders during EU Crime Fighting Week 2026 to intensify the fight against cyber-enabled FC, scam centres, and cross-border fraud networks

Council of the EU expands its Iran sanctions framework to target those undermining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, enabling asset freezes, travel bans, and financial restrictions

Council of the EU extends sanctions on Syria’s former al-Assad regime until 1 June 2027, while removing seven entities, including the Defence and Interior Ministries, from its sanctions list

Council of the EU extends sanctions on 2,600 individuals and entities undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including travel bans and asset freezes now until 15 Sept 2026

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