Sanctions policy

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Sanctions policy

Restrictive measures, or sanctions, are one of the EU's tools to promote the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). These include safe-guarding the EU's values, its fundamental interests and security; consolidating and supporting democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the principles of international law; preserving peace; preventing conflicts and strengthening international security.

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The EU has a new powerful tool to protect human rights: the EU global human rights sanctions regime

Serious human rights violations and abuses are taking place in many parts of the world, too often without any consequences for the perpetrators. As a global leader in the promotion and protection of human rights, the European Union will not stand by while serious human rights violations and abuses are committed. Today, the new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime has been adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council: it will enable the EU to even more forcefully stand up for human rights.

Monday, 7 December, 2020 - 11:38
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EUPOL COPPS empowers Palestinian women

EU #Women4Security / Civilian CSDP: “You want women to have role models” – EUPOL COPPS empowers Palestinian female lawyers

Lina Zettergren is a Judge Referee at the Supreme Court in her native country, Sweden. She joined EUPOL COPPS as a Senior Criminal Justice Expert in October 2019. In her role in Ramallah, she supports changes in the Palestinian criminal justice system, including issues related to fair trials, witness protection, anti-corruption and access to justice. But if you ask her to name a project especially close to her heart, she will immediately talk about mentoring and empowering female lawyers.

Thursday, 19 November, 2020 - 16:33
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Le portrait d'une femme puissante

La capitaine Nicolette Wolobili, 50 ans et mère de six enfants, est la commandant du premier groupement de la gendarmerie territoriale à Bangui, capitale de la République centrafricaine.

Tuesday, 3 November, 2020 - 14:48
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EU imposes first ever cyber sanctions to protect itself from cyber-attacks

Today’s listings represent a further step in the EU’s efforts to prevent, deter and respond to cyber-attacks and defend its citizens from cyber-threats

Thursday, 30 July, 2020 - 17:38
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Factsheet - EU Sanctions on the situation in Syria

EU  sanctions, imposed since 9 May 2011, respond  to  the repression  perpetrated  on  the  Syrian  people by  the  Syrian  regime  and its supporters, including through the use of live ammunition against peaceful protesters, and the regime’s involvement in the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

Thursday, 28 May, 2020 - 11:36
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