This page provides links to sanctions-related resources from the principal European Union regulatory bodies, covering financial sanctions, trade sanctions, and dual-use export controls. Resources were retrieved from the European Commission (DG FISMA and DG TRADE), the Council of the European Union, the European External Action Service, EUR-Lex, and the EU Sanctions Helpdesk. Retrieved: July 3, 2026.

European Commission – Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA)

DG FISMA prepares sanctions regulations for Council adoption, maintains the EU financial sanctions consolidated list, oversees Member State implementation, and publishes guidance and FAQs on sanctions compliance. It is the primary Commission body for financial sanctions.

Designated Persons Lists and Screening Tools

• Financial Sanctions: Consolidated List – Downloadable consolidated list of all individuals, groups and entities subject to EU financial sanctions, managed and updated by DG FISMA to reflect Official Journal publications.
• EU Sanctions Map – Interactive map providing comprehensive details of all EU sanctions regimes and their corresponding legal acts, including travel ban and financial sanctions consolidated lists.
• EU Sanctions Tracker – Data tracker showing the evolution and statistics of EU sanctions designations over time.
• Consolidated List Dataset (EU Open Data Portal) – Machine-readable dataset of the EU financial sanctions consolidated list, available for download in multiple formats.

Sanctions Programs and Regimes

• Overview of Sanctions and Related Resources – DG FISMA landing page covering all non-Russia EU sanctions regimes, with guidance, NCA contacts, and the humanitarian aid framework.
• Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine – Comprehensive overview of all Russia/Belarus/occupied-territories sanctions packages, with consolidated regulation texts and package-by-package history. The 20th package (April 2026) is the most recent adopted package; the Commission proposed a 21st package in June 2026, which remains pending adoption. The EU economic sanctions regime has been extended to 31 July 2027.
• Consolidated Text of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (Russia Economic Sanctions) – EUR-Lex latest consolidated text of the primary EU Russia economic and sectoral sanctions regulation, incorporating all amendments to date (including the 20th package).
• Consolidated Text of Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 (Ukraine Territorial Integrity) – EUR-Lex latest consolidated text of the individual sanctions regulation targeting persons responsible for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, incorporating all amendments to date.

Compliance Guidance – General

• Guidance Documents (Russia/Belarus Sanctions) – The Commission guidance documents on Russia/Belarus sanctions, covering energy, finance and banking, trade and customs, and horizontal topics. Includes RSS feed for update notifications.
• Guidance Note on the Provision of Humanitarian Aid in Compliance with EU Restrictive Measures – Horizontal guidance on complying with EU restrictive measures when providing humanitarian aid, including derogation procedures.
• Guidance on Due Diligence – General advice on risk assessment and best practices for conducting due diligence on business partners, transactions and goods, with a list of circumvention red flags. Focus on export-related sanctions.
• Guidance on Firewalls – Guidance supporting the implementation and recognition of firewalls (compliance frameworks that remove a designated person’s control over an entity).
• Guidance Note on the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime – Implementation guidance for Council Regulation (EU) 2020/1998, the EU’s global human rights sanctions regime.
• Guidance Note on Myanmar/Burma Sanctions – Implementation guidance for Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 (Myanmar/Burma).
• EU Sanctions Factsheet: Incoterms “Ex Works” Rule (EXW) – Factsheet clarifying that use of the EXW Incoterm does not discharge an exporter or seller from the obligation to comply with EU sanctions.

Compliance Guidance – By Sector or Industry

• Humanitarian Assistance in Environments Subject to EU Sanctions – Commission guidance and tools for humanitarian operators, including COVID-19 guidance, a factsheet on Member State humanitarian derogation procedures, Syria-specific FAQs, and a risk management guide for sending funds into high-risk jurisdictions.
• Preventing Russian Export Control and Sanctions Evasion – G7 Updated Guidance for Industry – G7 industry guidance (September 2024) on identifying Russian evasion practices, protecting technology from misappropriation, and mitigating liability risk.
• Price Cap Coalition Statements and Guidance – Coalition statements and guidance on the Russian seaborne oil price cap mechanism, updated January 2026.
• EU Compliance Alert on the G7+ Oil Price Cap – Compliance alert on the G7+ oil price cap mechanism for Russian seaborne oil.
• Good Practices on Payments to/from Government-Controlled Areas of Ukraine – Guidance for banks and customers under Regulation (EU) 2022/263 concerning the occupied areas of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
• EU Sanctions Alert: High Risk of Circumvention – Import of Plywood – Alert on Russian and Belarusian producers repackaging and relabeling plywood via third-country companies to circumvent EU import bans.
• Guidance on Stopped Goods – Guidance on goods brought into the EU in good faith before sanctions entered into force and subsequently blocked in customs offices.

Compliance Guidance – By Geography or Program

• Frequently Asked Questions: Syria (November 2025 Update) – FAQs on the November 2025 update to EU sanctions concerning Syria.
• FAQs: Humanitarian Exemption in EU Syria Sanctions Following 2023 Earthquakes – FAQs on humanitarian exemptions in the EU Syria sanctions regime following the February 2023 Turkiye and Syria earthquakes.
• List of Common High Priority Items – List of prohibited dual-use goods and advanced technology items found in Russian military systems on the battlefield in Ukraine or critical to their development and production.
• List of Economically Critical Goods – List of industrial goods subject to EU sanctions for which anomalous trade flows via certain third countries to Russia have been detected.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Consolidated Version of All Russia/Belarus FAQs – The full consolidated document containing the Commission FAQs on Russia/Belarus sanctions, updated regularly. The definitive reference for implementation questions.
• Russia/Belarus FAQs – Searchable Index by Topic – Filterable index of all Russia/Belarus FAQs organized by topic: horizontal, individual financial measures, finance and banking, trade and customs, energy, agricultural products, and sector-specific questions. Includes RSS feed.
• Frequently Asked Questions: Restrictive Measures (General) – General Commission FAQ on EU restrictive measures (February 2022).
• Oil Price Cap FAQs – FAQs on Article 3n of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (oil price cap mechanism), updated January 2026.
• Oil Imports FAQs – FAQs on Articles 3m and 3n of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (oil import ban), updated October 2025.
• Export-Related Restrictions for Dual-Use Goods and Advanced Technologies FAQs – FAQs on Articles 2, 2a and 2b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (dual-use export restrictions), with correlation table. Updated December 2025.
• Provision of Services FAQs – FAQs on Article 5n of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (services ban), updated January 2026.
• Provision of Payment Services FAQs – FAQs on Article 5b(2) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (payment services prohibition), updated March 2026.
• Nord Stream Infrastructure Ban FAQs – FAQs on Article 5af of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (Nord Stream infrastructure ban), updated January 2026.
• Notification and Authorisation of Tanker Sales FAQs – FAQs on the obligation to notify and seek authorisation for sales of tankers under Article 3q of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Advisories

• EU Sanctions Whistleblower Tool – Confidential tool for sharing information about potential EU sanctions breaches to support ongoing Member State investigations.

Reporting and Voluntary Disclosure

• Contacts on EU Sanctions – Commission and Member State contact points for EU sanctions queries, including contacts for humanitarian aid derogation requests.

Background and Policy

• National Competent Authorities for EU Restrictive Measures (PDF, January 2025) – Contact details for the national competent authorities of all EU Member States responsible for implementing EU sanctions.
• EU Blocking Statute – Information on Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96, which protects EU operators from the extra-territorial application of non-EU country laws (notably US secondary sanctions).
• EU Finance Podcast: The One About Sanctions – DG FISMA podcast explaining how EU sanctions work and their role in EU foreign policy.
• EU Finance Podcast: The One About How Sanctions Are Indeed Working – DG FISMA podcast on the effectiveness of EU sanctions against Russia.

Council of the European Union

The Council of the EU adopts all EU sanctions by unanimity, on the basis of proposals from the High Representative and the European Commission. It publishes policy explainers, sanctions process documentation, and foundational legal and policy documents. Note: Council sanctions topic pages are protected against automated access; all URLs below have been confirmed via search results.

Sanctions Programs and Regimes

• Russia’s War Against Ukraine: EU Sanctions – Council overview of all packages of EU sanctions against Russia, with links to the full timeline from 2014 to the present. The 20th package (April 2026) is the most recent adopted package; a 21st package was proposed by the Commission in June 2026 and is pending adoption.
• EU Sanctions Against Russia: Questions and Answers – Council Q&A on the scope, rationale, and implementation of EU Russia sanctions.
• Timeline: EU Sanctions Against Russia – Chronological timeline of all Council sanctions actions against Russia from 2014 to the present.

Background and Policy

• Why the EU Adopts Sanctions – Council explanation of the objectives, legal basis, and principles governing EU restrictive measures.
• Types of Sanctions the EU Adopts – Council explanation of the types of restrictive measures available: arms embargoes, travel bans, asset freezes, and economic and diplomatic measures.
• How the EU Adopts and Reviews Sanctions – Council explanation of the adoption procedure, the role of preparatory bodies, and the review process for existing sanctions.
• The EU Sanctions Process Explained (Infographic) – Step-by-step Council infographic walking through both the CFSP Decision and Regulation adoption processes.
• Basic Principles on the Use of Restrictive Measures (Sanctions) (PDF) – Foundational 2004 Council document setting out the principles governing when and how the EU uses restrictive measures.
• EU Best Practices for the Effective Implementation of Restrictive Measures (PDF, 2024) – Updated Council best practices document for Member States and operators on implementing EU restrictive measures effectively.
• Guidelines on the Implementation and Evaluation of Restrictive Measures in the Framework of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (PDF, 2018) – Comprehensive CFSP implementation guidelines covering design, adoption, review and evaluation of restrictive measures.

European External Action Service (EEAS)

The EEAS is the EU’s diplomatic service and the lead body for the foreign policy dimension of EU sanctions. It manages the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) framework within which sanctions are adopted, and publishes policy explainers and regime-specific background on the EU’s sanctions strategy.

Sanctions Programs and Regimes

• EU Sanctions Against Russia – EEAS overview of EU sanctions against Russia, their rationale, and the packages imposed since February 2022.
• Sanctions Defending Human Rights – EEAS overview of how EU sanctions are used to hold violators of human rights accountable, including the global human rights sanctions regime.
• EU Sanctions to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence – EEAS page on the use of restrictive measures to combat sexual and gender-based violence in conflict settings.

Background and Policy

• European Union Sanctions (EEAS Main Page) – Central EEAS page explaining EU sanctions policy: why the EU uses them, how they are adopted, what types of measures are in place, and their legal basis.
• Sanctions as a Peaceful Tool of Diplomacy – EEAS explainer on the role of sanctions in EU foreign policy as a tool to promote peace and uphold international law.
• The Adoption of EU Sanctions – EEAS explainer on how EU autonomous and UN-mandated sanctions are adopted and the role of the High Representative.
• Types of EU Sanctions – EEAS explainer on the types of restrictive measures: asset freezes, travel bans, arms embargoes, and broader economic measures.
• Increasing the Effectiveness of EU Sanctions – EEAS page on coalition-building with third countries, anti-circumvention efforts, and measures to enhance sanctions implementation.
• The Legality of EU Sanctions – EEAS page on the due process rights of listed persons, the right to contest listings before EU courts, and the fundamental rights framework.

European Commission – Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE)

DG TRADE administers EU dual-use export controls under Regulation (EU) 2021/821, which governs the export, transit, brokering and technical assistance of goods, software and technology with both civilian and military applications. DG TRADE also coordinates with DG FISMA where trade sanctions and dual-use controls interact.

Legislation and Regulations

• Regulation (EU) 2021/821 – EU Dual-Use Export Control Regulation – The primary EU regulation governing export controls on dual-use items, including the common EU control list, authorisation types, end-use controls, brokering provisions, and enforcement framework.
• Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2003 – Updated Dual-Use Control List (November 2025) – The current update to Annex I of Regulation 2021/821 (published 14 November 2025, in force 15 November 2025), aligning the EU control list with Wassenaar Arrangement, MTCR, Australia Group and Nuclear Suppliers Group decisions taken in 2024.
• Compilation of National Control Lists – Official compilation of Member State national control lists for dual-use items supplementing the EU-level list.
• Overview of National Measures Implementing Regulation 2021/821 – Compendium of national measures adopted by Member States to implement the dual-use export control regulation.

Trade Sanctions and Export Controls

• Exporting Dual-Use Items – DG TRADE Main Page – Central DG TRADE page on the EU dual-use export control regime: authorisation types, modernisation background, and links to all supporting resources.
• EU Restrictive Measures on Exports of Sensitive Technologies (CIRCABC Library) – Library of EU restrictive measures applicable to exports of sensitive technologies, maintained by DG TRADE.

Dual-Use Goods Controls

• EU Control List of Dual-Use Items – Excel Tool – Searchable Excel version of the Annex I dual-use control list (supporting tool only; no force in law). Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2003 is the current authoritative list.
• Dual-Use Correlation Table – Correlation table mapping dual-use items between previous and current EU control list versions.
• National Competent Authorities for Dual-Use Export Controls (February 2022) – Contact list of Member State national competent authorities responsible for dual-use export licensing.
• EU Export Control Handbook for Chemicals (2025 Edition) – JRC handbook on EU export controls for chemical items, including the Australia Group chemical controls and their interaction with the dual-use regulation.

Compliance Guidance – General

• Dual-Use Export Controls Guidance Library (CIRCABC) – Complete library of DG TRADE guidance documents on dual-use export controls.
• White Paper on Export Controls (January 2024) – Commission White Paper outlining how to make EU export controls more effective in the context of growing geopolitical tensions.
• Guidelines on the Export of Cyber-Surveillance Items (Article 5, Regulation 2021/821) – Commission guidelines for exporters on controls for cyber-surveillance items not listed in Annex I of the dual-use regulation that may be used for internal repression or human rights violations.
• G7 Guidance: Preventing Russian Export Control and Sanctions Evasion (Updated September 2024) – Joint G7 and EU industry guidance on identifying Russian evasion practices and mitigating compliance liability.

Annual Reports and Statistics

• Annual EU Dual-Use Export Control Reports (CIRCABC Library) – Library of annual EU-level reports on dual-use export controls, covering licensing data, denial statistics, and enforcement trends by Member State, as required by Article 26 of Regulation 2021/821.

EUR-Lex

EUR-Lex is the official online gateway to EU law. It provides authoritative access to all Council Decisions and Regulations adopting EU sanctions, available in all 24 official EU languages and updated daily to reflect Official Journal publications.

Designated Persons Lists and Screening Tools

• EUR-Lex Homepage – Official gateway to EU law, providing authoritative access to all Council Decisions and Regulations adopting EU sanctions and all subsequent amending acts, in all 24 EU official languages, updated daily.

EU Sanctions Helpdesk

The EU Sanctions Helpdesk is a European Commission platform supporting EU operators – primarily SMEs – in complying with EU restrictive measures, offering free resources and personalised compliance guidance.

Compliance Guidance – General

• EU Sanctions Helpdesk – Free Commission platform offering resources, FAQs, and personalised guidance for EU operators performing sanctions due diligence checks.

Retrieved: July 3, 2026