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Due to the many crises in the world and the associated need for security, the demand for export control is increasing once again. Furthermore, we see the states’ efforts in the EU increasingly … investing in their defence. As a result, more and more companies are becoming suppliers to the defence industry. Therefore, we are starting our series on export control today, as already announced in our article “Don't let this happen to you! US export control law and re-export from the EU” from 14 January, 2025. In our first article, we address the basic questions: What does export control mean? Why is export control important for countries? What is controlled and according to which criteria?
Sabine van Osenbrüggen
Due to the many crises in the world and the associated need for security, the demand for export control is increasing once again. Furthermore, we see the states’ efforts in the EU increasingly investing in their defence. As a result, more and more companies are becoming suppliers to the defence industry. Therefore, we are starting our series on export control today, as already announced in our article “Don't let this happen to you! US export control law and re-export from the EU” from 14 January, 2025. In our first article, we address the basic questions: What does export control mean? Why is export control important for countries? What is controlled and according to which criteria?
Sabine van Osenbrüggen
The use of sanctions and export controls as a strategic tool to ensure global security has gained prominence in the face of geopolitical shifts. Recent developments highlight the European Union’s … (EU) efforts to tighten restrictions on dual-use goods and advanced technology items through its anti-circumvention legal tools. This was particularly in response to China's and other third countries' alleged support for Russia's military-industrial base. This article outlines the key focus areas in the EU's evolving export controls and other measures in light of the 15th sanctions package adopted in December 2024.
Christelle Dubouchet
The use of sanctions and export controls as a strategic tool to ensure global security has gained prominence in the face of geopolitical shifts. Recent developments highlight the European Union’s (EU) efforts to tighten restrictions on dual-use goods and advanced technology items through its anti-circumvention legal tools. This was particularly in response to China's and other third countries' alleged support for Russia's military-industrial base. This article outlines the key focus areas in the EU's evolving export controls and other measures in light of the 15th sanctions package adopted in December 2024.
Christelle Dubouchet
The American export control authority, the Bureau of Industry and Security, has published an updated version of “Don't let this happen to you!” - an introduction to the consequences of violating … US export control law. As a European company, you may wonder why this should concern you. This is due to the unique nature of US export control laws, which apply extraterritorially. In this overview, we provide a brief summary of some important aspects and practical examples of infringements.
Sabine van Osenbrüggen
The American export control authority, the Bureau of Industry and Security, has published an updated version of “Don't let this happen to you!” - an introduction to the consequences of violating US export control law. As a European company, you may wonder why this should concern you. This is due to the unique nature of US export control laws, which apply extraterritorially. In this overview, we provide a brief summary of some important aspects and practical examples of infringements.
Sabine van Osenbrüggen
International sanctions and export controls are critical tools for promoting global security and addressing geopolitical challenges. As these measures continue to evolve, businesses face increasing … complexity in ensuring compliance while maintaining operational efficiency. This overview presents the latest trends and challenges in export controls and sanctions from a range of countries. They were presented by experts and practitioners from the US, France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland and Brazil at the 24th Author’s Meeting.
International sanctions and export controls are critical tools for promoting global security and addressing geopolitical challenges. As these measures continue to evolve, businesses face increasing complexity in ensuring compliance while maintaining operational efficiency. This overview presents the latest trends and challenges in export controls and sanctions from a range of countries. They were presented by experts and practitioners from the US, France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland and Brazil at the 24th Author’s Meeting.
New Commission guidelines for cyber-surveillance exporters were published on 16 October 2024. The new guidelines aim to make EU controls “more effective and consistent across Member States”. … The information provided by the Commission is not new but offers a clarification on how controls should be carried out by traders. They assist EU exporters in navigating export controls for cyber-surveillance items by providing a step-by-step approach to transaction screening.
Sabine van Osenbrüggen
New Commission guidelines for cyber-surveillance exporters were published on 16 October 2024. The new guidelines aim to make EU controls “more effective and consistent across Member States”. The information provided by the Commission is not new but offers a clarification on how controls should be carried out by traders. They assist EU exporters in navigating export controls for cyber-surveillance items by providing a step-by-step approach to transaction screening.
Sabine van Osenbrüggen
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