EU Commission: Revision of Annex I to the Dual-Use Regulation
On 8 September 2025, the EU Commission adopted a delegated regulation updating Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (the Dual-Use Regulation). This update…
Foreign Trade
“Snapback”: UN Sanctions against Iran Back in Force
In September 2025, the so-called “snapback” sanctions against Iran came back into force. These are based on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 of…
Declaration of Enforceability of an Arbitral Award in the Event of a Sanctions Breach (Russia Embargo)
The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main addressed the foreign trade law provisions of the Russia embargo in a decision (decision of…
New Authorisation Requirement to Prevent Circumvention: Article 2a(1aa) of the Russia Embargo
Preventing circumvention has become more important than ever in light of the terrible events in Ukraine. It is accordingly also the focal point…
The 18th Sanctions Package against Russia
On 18 July 2025, the European Union adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia by means of Regulation (EU) 2025/1494.This package once again…
Between Power Politics and Compliance: A Look Back at the 19th Export Control Day
The 19th Export Control Day, hosted by the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) and the Centre for Foreign Trade…
Preventing Circumvention in Deliveries to Turkey, Switzerland, and India
At the spring conference of Consulegis, our international network of commercial lawyers, an opportunity arose to discuss potential circumvention-prevention strategies with Martin Hütte…
The 17th Sanctions Package of the EU Russia Sanctions
A brief overview of the scope of the 17th sanctions package. Several regulations add, in particular, further listings of persons, companies, and the…
The EU Strengthens Coordination of National Control Lists
Member states of the Union have the option of introducing their own control lists, covering specific dual-use goods, and thereby extending their export…
