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Who are the Russian oligarchs? Recent Developments in the Case Law of the European Court of Justice
No full textpeer reviewedThis Insight examines the developments in the EU restrictive measures against Russia in the aftermath of the full-scale aggression in Ukraine, focusing on the novel "(g) criterion" designed to target Russian businesspersons (often referred to as Russian oligarchs). The analysis illustrates the recent litigation before the General Court, in which targeted individuals seek to annul their designations. It highlights that, compared to previous sanctions practice, the new criterion adopts an innovative sector-based approach, establishing a new link between businesspersons operating in certain economic sectors and vital source of revenue for the Russian government. The Insight further explores the Court's cautious stance on de-listing Russian businesspersons, emphasizing the prudent assessment of evidence and circumvention attempts. Finally, the Insight points to the broad implications of the "(g) criterion" and suggests that the Council holds considerable political discretion in exerting maximum pressure on Russia's business elite, with the ultimate objective of reducing the Kremlin's ability to finance its war
A New EU Sanctions Regime Against Human Rights Violations
No full textEuropean Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2020 5(3), 1569-157
The Uncertain Contours of Member States’ Obligation to Ensure that EU Restrictive Measures are not Circumvented
No full textThe Right of Third States to Challenge EU Restrictive Measures before the Court: Venezuela v Council
No full textCultural citizenship, human rights and vulnerability: toward a theory of the ethics of critical recognition
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