European sanctions: European definition of criminal offences
On April 12, 2024, the European Council adopted the directive, which sets out minimum rules for EU-wide prosecution of member states for violations or circumvention of EU sanctions. The directive was passed in the first reading by the European Parliament on March 12. The bill was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 29 April and May 19Its provisions still need to be implemented by member states no later than May 20, 2025. The following deliberate violations of Union restrictive measures or national regulations will constitute a criminal offence: directly or indirectly providing funds or economic resources to persons, entities or designated institutions that violate the prohibitions that constitute Union restrictive measures... etc. In addition, Gross negligence If the violation of restrictions is permitted, it must constitute a criminal offence. Member States must ensure that these criminal offences are Effective, proportional and Dissuasive Criminal penalties. In addition, the Sanctions Directive also applies to natural persons. For certain…
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