Court Clarifies Sanctions on Company Control
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued a judgment in Case C-147/25, 'Inter Rao Lietuva,' concerning the existence of control over a company by an individual on a sanctions list. This ruling from the EU's highest court clarifies the criteria for applying common foreign and security policy sanctions to corporate entities. It provides important legal guidance for businesses and individuals operating within the EU regarding compliance with sanctions regimes and their potential impact on economic activities.
CJEU clarifies how sanctions impact company ownership and control.