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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU launches new sanctions framework targeting Russia regarding human rights violations

White & Case LLP on 5/30/2024

On May 27, 2024, the EU adopted a new sanctions regime in relation to deemed human rights violations and internal repression in Russia. The new sanctions measures include asset freezes and export restrictions targeting...more

The Iranian Women’s Movement: Sanctions, Human Rights, and the Targeting of Iran’s Morality Police

K2 Integrity on 12/2/2022

Current Situation in Iran - A historic and powerful popular movement—led by women in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the Iranian Morality Police in mid-September—is currently unfolding in...more

UK Quarterly Review: Business Crime, Investigations, And Regulatory Enforcement

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/29/2021

In our Quarterly Review, we bring you important UK developments relating to business crime, investigations, and regulatory enforcement from the last three months. As the UK gets used to life outside the EU and implements...more

The EU’s Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime Comes into Force

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law on 12/16/2020

The EU’s new global human rights sanctions regime came into force on December 8. Council Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 provides for the freezing of funds and economic resources and travel bans on those responsible for or involved...more

EU adopts a global human rights sanctions regime

Hogan Lovells on 12/11/2020

On 7 December 2020, the EU adopted a global human rights sanctions regime. No individuals have been designated yet. Going forward, this means that companies should ensure that they conduct sanctions screening on all...more

EU marks Human Rights Day with new global human rights sanctions regime

White & Case LLP on 12/9/2020

On 7 December 2020, the EU Council adopted a landmark decision and a regulation setting up for the first time a global human rights sanctions framework for the EU. The EU can now respond to serious human rights violations and...more

UK adopts first autonomous sanctions regime targeting human rights abusers

White & Case LLP on 7/15/2020

On 6 July 2020, the UK adopted its first autonomous sanctions regime, imposing asset freezes and travel bans on 47 individuals and two entities across the world accused of serious human rights violations. The new regime marks...more

EU expands its sanctions against Venezuela

Hogan Lovells on 7/1/2020

On 29 June 2020, the Council of the European Union have included eleven officials in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to asset freezing measures and a travel ban. ...more

EU imposes sanctions on 6 Nicaraguan nationals

Hogan Lovells on 5/7/2020

On 4 May 2020 the Council of the European Union have included six Nicaraguan officials in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to asset freezing measures and a travel ban....more

EU renews Iran human rights sanctions for a year

Hogan Lovells on 4/20/2020

The Council of the European Union has extended its human rights sanctions against Iran until 13 April 2021. ...more

Venezuela Update: November 19, 2019

Holland & Knight LLP on 11/20/2019

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Oct. 21, 2019, renewed for three months a license granted to several U.S. oil companies so that they may continue operating in the country until Jan. 22, 2020. Chevron is the only...more

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