CJEU Ruling on the Assessment of Ownership and Control Rights under Sanctions Law in the Case of a Trust
On 21 May 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union, Case C-483/23 “T-Trust”, ruled on a request for a preliminary ruling…
Foreign Trade
To-Do List: Entry into the Defence Sector for SMEs
Many industrial companies are currently deciding to become active in the field of military goods as well. This is precisely where the rules…
The 21st Sanctions Package against Russia
On 23 July 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted the 21st sanctions package against Russia; the measures were published in the…
The 21st Sanctions Package Remains Up in the Air
On 15 June, more or less unexpectedly, the EU Commission published four new EU regulations, which entered into force the following day. In…
GC Judgment Clarifies the Lawfulness of Sector-Specific Listings under the Russia Embargo
The judgment of the General Court of the European Union in Case T-232/24 of 24 January 2026 (Euro Asia Cargo Private Ltd v…
Grandfathering Clauses for Existing Contracts under the 20th Sanctions Package
By Regulation (EU) 2026/506 of 23 April 2026, the European Union has once again significantly expanded the Russia sanctions under Regulation (EU) No…
The Hurdles of Withdrawal from Russia: So-Called Divestment
The withdrawal of European companies from the Russian market continues to raise complex questions under sanctions law. Of particular relevance here is Article…
Prohibition on the Import of Luxury Goods to Russia and Belarus
The export ban on luxury goods to Russia or Belarus has been in force since 15 March 2022, that is, since as early…
Russia Embargo – Article 3i(1) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 – Request for a Preliminary Ruling to the CJEU – The Used Mercedes from Russia
Do you still remember the request for a preliminary ruling submitted by the Düsseldorf Fiscal Court (FG Düsseldorf) to the Court of Justice…
