Embargoes and Sanctions
Embargoes are trade bans or restrictions against certain countries, persons, or organizations. They take precedence over all other regulations and must be strictly observed.
Types of Sanctions
The EU imposes various types of sanctions:
- Total embargo: Complete trade ban (e.g., North Korea)
- Partial embargo: Ban on certain goods (e.g., arms)
- Financial sanctions: Freezing of assets
- Personal sanctions: Against specific persons/entities
Affected Countries (2025)
Current EU sanctions affect:
- Russia: Comprehensive sanctions since 2022
- Belarus: Sanctions like Russia
- Iran: Nuclear program
- North Korea: Total embargo
- Syria: Extensive restrictions
⚠️ Sanctions lists change frequently! Check current status before every transaction.