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EU Sanctions Iran: Individuals, Entities, Asset Freeze, Drone/Missile Tech

The European Commission announced new EU sanctions against Iran, adding 15 individuals and 6 entities subject to asset freezes and travel bans. The measures also extend prohibitions on drone and missile technology exports to Iran, impacting its support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

FAQs on Nord Stream Infrastructure Ban and Russia Sanctions

The European Commission has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying restrictions on Nord Stream infrastructure as part of sanctions against Russia. These FAQs address specific queries related to the ban and its implications.

EU Lifts Most Economic Sanctions on Syria

The EU has lifted most economic sanctions on Syria, including those related to banking, finance, energy, and transport, effective May 28, 2025. This decision supports Syria's transition and economic recovery, though certain restrictions like arms embargoes and individual listings remain. EU operators can now engage in previously restricted activities.

EU Accepts Price Undertaking from Chinese Electric Car Producer

The European Commission has accepted a price undertaking from Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Ltd. regarding its CUPRA Tavascan model. This acceptance exempts the company from countervailing duties, provided it adheres to minimum import prices, volume limits, and EU investment commitments.

EU Requests WTO Panel on China Royalties for High-Tech

The EU has requested the establishment of a WTO panel to rule on China's practice of empowering its courts to fix worldwide licensing conditions for standard essential patents. This action follows unsuccessful consultations and aims to protect EU high-tech companies and their investments in innovation.

EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on ABS from Korea and Taiwan

The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) from South Korea and Taiwan. Duties range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan, following an investigation that found dumped imports were injuring EU manufacturers.

EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Valine from China

The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 31.3% to 53.8% on imports of valine from China. The investigation found that dumped imports were causing injury to the EU's valine industry. The EU market for valine is valued at €100 million, with imports from China accounting for approximately €80 million.

EU Steel Safeguard Measure Negotiations

The European Commission has welcomed the start of trilogue negotiations on a new EU steel safeguard measure. The proposed regulation aims to protect the EU steel industry by reducing tariff-free import volumes, doubling out-of-quota duties, and introducing a 'melt & pour' requirement. The measure is intended to be fully in place by July 1, 2026.

EU Commission Hosts Digital Services Act Implementation Roundtable

The EU Commission held its 4th roundtable on Digital Services Act (DSA) implementation with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on February 27, 2026. The meeting provided updates on DSA enforcement activities and discussed support for CSOs.

ESMA Publishes Annual Equity Transparency Calculations

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments, effective April 6, 2026. These calculations determine liquidity assessments, relevant markets, large-in-scale thresholds, and tick-size regimes.