# EU sanctions list

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike commercial blacklists, the EU sanctions list is a legally binding foreign policy instrument that applies directly and uniformly across all EU member states.

Unlike commercial blacklists, the EU sanctions list is a legally binding foreign policy instrument that applies directly and uniformly across all EU member states. It designates natural and legal persons, entities, and organizations, subjecting them to specific restrictive measures such as asset freezes, travel bans, business prohibitions, or arms embargoes. Freight forwarders, shippers, and all other supply chain participants are legally required to screen the current list before every cross-border transaction. Any positive match triggers a reporting obligation to the competent national authority; violations can result in substantial fines, criminal prosecution, and licence revocation. The lists are updated on a rolling basis and published in the Official Journal of the EU and through the EU Sanctions Map database.

**Source:** [https://www.sanctionsmap.eu](https://www.sanctionsmap.eu)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | EU sanctions list |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 118 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.sanctionsmap.eu |

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