12/04/24 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 12 April, the Council of the European Union validated the provisional agreement on a new directive harmonising the enforcement of EU sanctions. Finalised at the end of 2023 (see EUROPE B13312A12), this text introduces a uniform definition of violations and mandatory minimum sentences. EU sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, arms embargoes and sectoral restrictions. However, the application thereof varies between Member States, who may...