A Swedish company allegedly involved in helping members of Russia’s wealthy elite arrange private jet travel to Europe through third-country intermediaries must be investigated by
EU sanctions against Russia remain a necessary and effective instrument of pressure, but their impact is weakened by uneven enforcement and the fact that proven
Rumen Radev’s unexpectedly strong result reflects Bulgarian voters’ search for a serious alternative to GERB, combined with his personal credibility after two presidential terms and
Although EU sanctions have already cost Russia significant losses, for the sanctions regime to become an effective mechanism of real punishment, the European Union needs
Strengthening the role of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office could become part of a more consistent EU response to sanctions circumvention, especially in cross-border cases.
The effectiveness of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus depends not only on the restrictive measures themselves, but also on their practical enforcement, including criminal
For real punishment for sanctions violations, the EU must ensure more consistent enforcement, under which serious violations lead to criminal cases. This was stated in
EU sanctions are already inflicting serious damage on Russia; however, for violations of the sanctions regime to genuinely lead to real punishment, the European Union
Sanctions evasion must be treated in the EU as a criminal offense, not as a secondary violation. EU member states need to fully implement the
The European Union has adopted strong sanctions against Russia, but their impact is weakened by uneven implementation across Member States, fragmented enforcement and the lack