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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...

Europol and EU JHA agencies report coordinated action supporting Ukraine through sanctions enforcement, border security, anti-trafficking efforts, and investigations into global crimes

by AdrianaAMLP | May 20, 2026

The paper outlines joint contributions by nine EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies, including analytical support, operational deployments, training, cyber and border security assistance, and coordination with Ukrainian authorities and frontline EU Member States....

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...

EU adopts its 20th sanctions package against Russia, intensifying pressure over the Ukraine war by tightening measures across energy, finance, trade, anti-circumvention, and propaganda channels

by AdrianaAMLP | Apr 23, 2026

A major focus is on cutting Russia’s energy revenues, including new listings in its oil sector, expanded targeting of the “shadow fleet” (now 632 vessels), bans on related maritime services, restrictions on tanker sales, and new port sanctions, including for the first...

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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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

Europol and EU JHA agencies report coordinated action supporting Ukraine through sanctions enforcement, border security, anti-trafficking efforts, and investigations into global crimes

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

EU adopts its 20th sanctions package against Russia, intensifying pressure over the Ukraine war by tightening measures across energy, finance, trade, anti-circumvention, and propaganda channels

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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