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This Month in EU Sanctions

This Month in EU Sanctions

Jan Dunin-Wasowicz 13 Episodes Jul 17, 2026

A monthly briefing on European Union sanctions law and policy, examining legal, policy, and practical developments at the intersection of EU law, foreign policy, and business. The show offers expert analysis and updates for professionals dealing with security law and trade compliance. Each episode discusses current events and challenges facing EU sanctions and trade enforcement, often from a distinctly European perspective. The podcast complements the host's LinkedIn and Substack newsletters and provides in-depth discussions and reflections.

Episodes

Episode 12 | EU Sanctions Case Law | Mid-2026 Review with Francesca Finelli & Celia Challet
Episode 12 | EU Sanctions Case Law | Mid-2026 Review with Francesca Finelli & Celia Challet Jul 17, 2026 00:44:37 Nine consecutive Foreign Affairs Council meetings have adopted Russia-related sanctions, and 250 new listings are being prepared — the largest single round since 2022. Yet the 21st package remains under negotiation. Meanwhile, EU sanctions policy needs to tackle other issues such as the situation in Sudan, or contingency planning as the US-Iran MoU is now, in President Trump's own words, "over."Am
Episode 11 | Iran Relief, Russia Pressure, the "Right Moment" for the G7 Sanctions Coalition?
Episode 11 | Iran Relief, Russia Pressure, the "Right Moment" for the G7 Sanctions Coalition? Jun 19, 2026 00:40:36 June 2026 may prove to be a pivotal moment for Iran and Russia sanctions. Following the G7's summit in Evian, which welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding while explicitly committing to increased pressure on Russia's oil and gas sectors, this episode comes at a special moment.Jan Dunin-Wasowicz welcomes Dawson Law, founder of Conseil Global Advisors and former Senior Sanctions Policy Adv
Episode 10 | The 20th Package, New EU Sanctions Momentum? | Maria Demertzis on Economic Statecraft
Episode 10 | The 20th Package, New EU Sanctions Momentum? | Maria Demertzis on Economic Statecraft May 19, 2026 00:39:01 EU sanctions are no longer only about restricting trade or freezing assets. Increasingly, they sit at the center of a much wider debate about economic security, resilience, strategic autonomy, and the EU’s ability to project power in a fragmented geopolitical landscape. Beyond law and compliance, how does an economic perspective approach EU sanctions?Following the recent adoption of the EU’s 20th
Episode 09 | Navigating EU Sanctions Amid Compounding Crises | Paschalis Paschalidis on Arbitration
Episode 09 | Navigating EU Sanctions Amid Compounding Crises | Paschalis Paschalidis on Arbitration Mar 13, 2026 00:45:32 In episode 10 of the podcast, Jan Dunin-Wasowicz provides an update on the latest developments as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine enters its fifth year, highlighting how overlapping geopolitical crises are placing new pressure on the EU’s sanctions framework. Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the discussion underscores the growing complexity of managing int
Episode 02 | EU-US Divergences | Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz on Ancillary Listings
Episode 02 | EU-US Divergences | Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz on Ancillary Listings Apr 7, 2025 00:40:48 In the second episode of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select March 2025 developments in EU sanctions, focusing on the growing divergence between the EU and the US on Russia sanctions. As the EU continues to expand its tools to incentivize compliance and target third party actors that support Russia's war effort, the show welcomes Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz Erausquin to discuss
Episode 06 | Russia, Iran Snapback and Dual-Use Updates | Marcin Lukowski on the Polish Sanctions Framework
Episode 06 | Russia, Iran Snapback and Dual-Use Updates | Marcin Lukowski on the Polish Sanctions Framework Oct 17, 2025 00:40:46 In episode 06 of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses the proposed 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia and G7 developments, the reimposition by the EU of comprehensive sanctions against Iran, as well as the latest update to the EU Dual Use Regulation. The show then welcomes Marcin Lukowski, a Warsaw-based trade compliance expert, for a conversation on the legal framework for impl
Episode 07 | Towards a 20th Package?, EU Responses to the U.S. Peace Plan, The Reparations Loan | Celia Challet on References for Preliminary Rulings in EU Sanctions
Episode 07 | Towards a 20th Package?, EU Responses to the U.S. Peace Plan, The Reparations Loan | Celia Challet on References for Preliminary Rulings in EU Sanctions Nov 29, 2025 00:44:57 In episode 07 of the podcast, Jan Dunin-Wasowicz provides an update on the EU's response to the U.S.-led peace proposal and implications for EU sanctions against Russia. The show then welcomes Celia Challet, Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy at the Université Catholique de Lille to discuss the growing role of the Court of the Justice of the EU in interpreting EU sanctions through refere
Episode 00 | Preview | This Month in EU Sanctions
Episode 00 | Preview | This Month in EU Sanctions Jan 31, 2025 00:03:23 Welcome to This Month in EU Sanctions. This trailer introduces a new podcast, the first one fully decided to legal, regulatory and policy news in the area of European security law and trade compliance. Building on the LinkedIn newsletter, program host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz will provide monthly updates and insights as the private sector is called upon to navigate a new age of EU sanctions and export c
Episode 01 | The 16th Package | Saskia Rietbroek on EU Sanctions Compliance
Episode 01 | The 16th Package | Saskia Rietbroek on EU Sanctions Compliance Mar 6, 2025 00:34:28 In the inaugural episode of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select February 2025 developments, focusing on the 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia and the continued expansion of the EU’s sanctions toolbox at a defining moment for the sanctions coalition. As companies may have to prepare for a world where EU sanctions become the key if not the dominant sanctions regime agains
Episode 03 | Renewed EU-US Convergence? | Jan Lepeu on the History of EU Sanctions
Episode 03 | Renewed EU-US Convergence? | Jan Lepeu on the History of EU Sanctions May 12, 2025 00:54:33 In the third episode of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select April 2025 developments in EU sanctions and export controls, focusing on the potential renewed convergence between the EU and the US on Russia sanctions. The show welcomes Jan Lepeu of the European University Institute for a conversation on the history of EU sanctions and the growing role of the European Commission as an
Episode 08 | 2026 EU Sanctions Readiness and Adaptation | Ruta Bajarunaite on the Past, Present & Future of EU Sanctions from a Lithuanian Perspective
Episode 08 | 2026 EU Sanctions Readiness and Adaptation | Ruta Bajarunaite on the Past, Present & Future of EU Sanctions from a Lithuanian Perspective Feb 4, 2026 00:54:11 In episode 08 of the podcast, Jan Dunin-Wasowicz provides an update on January 2026 developments, focusing on the importance of readiness in adaptation. The show then welcomes Rūta Bajarūnaitė, Head of the Sanctions Policy Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of EU sanctions in response to geopolitical crises, part
Episode 05 | 18th Package Update | A Discussion on the EU Sanctions Directive
Episode 05 | 18th Package Update | A Discussion on the EU Sanctions Directive Aug 18, 2025 00:49:33 In episode 05 of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select summer 2025 developments in EU sanctions and export controls, focusing on the 18th package and the potential 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia. The show welcomes Ingrid Breit, Deputy Head of Unit within the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) at the European Commission, for a conversation on Direct

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