This Month in EU Sanctions

Jan Dunin-Wasowicz

This Month in EU Sanctions is the first podcast fully dedicated to EU sanctions, export controls, and economic security. Hosted by Jan Dunin-Wasowicz, a recognised voice in EU sanctions law and policy, the podcast delivers timely updates and expert analysis of the legal, policy, and practical developments shaping EU security law and trade compliance. With a distinctly European perspective, each episode examines the intersection of law, foreign policy, and real-world practice, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the forces and challenges shaping EU sanctions. The podcast complements the This Month in EU Sanctions newsletters on LinkedIn and Substack, providing a forum for in-depth insights, reflection, and discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Episode 08 | 2026 EU Sanctions Readiness and Adaptation | Ruta Bajarunaite on the Past, Present & Future of EU Sanctions from a Lithuanian Perspective

    4 FEB

    Episode 08 | 2026 EU Sanctions Readiness and Adaptation | Ruta Bajarunaite on the Past, Present & Future of EU Sanctions from a Lithuanian Perspective

    In episode 08 of the podcast, Jan Dunin-Wasowicz provides an update on January 2026 developments, focusing on the importance of readiness in adaptation. The show then welcomes Rūta Bajarūnaitė, Head of the Sanctions Policy Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of EU sanctions in response to geopolitical crises, particularly focusing on the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. A discussion on the past, present and future of EU sanctions law and policy from a Lithuanian perspective. CHAPTERS 00:00 January 2026 Updates 03:29 Introducing Rūta Bajarūnaitė, the Lithuanian Framework for EU Sanctions Implementation and Current Priorities 08:03 Lessons from 2022 and Initial Responses to the Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine 19:44 Protecting the EU's External Borders 22:51 Tackling Circumvention of EU Sanctions 25:31 Exemptions & Enforcement 34:40 Interpretation - the Notion of Control 39:52 Compliance Expectations - the Example of Best Efforts 46:30 2026 Outlook Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relati... Subscribe on Substack: https://eusanctions.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  2. Episode 07 | Towards a 20th Package?, EU Responses to the U.S. Peace Plan, The Reparations Loan | Celia Challet on References for Preliminary Rulings in EU Sanctions

    29/11/2025

    Episode 07 | Towards a 20th Package?, EU Responses to the U.S. Peace Plan, The Reparations Loan | Celia Challet on References for Preliminary Rulings in EU Sanctions

    In episode 07 of the podcast, Jan Dunin-Wasowicz provides an update on the EU's response to the U.S.-led peace proposal and implications for EU sanctions against Russia. The show then welcomes Celia Challet, Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy at the Université Catholique de Lille to discuss the growing role of the Court of the Justice of the EU in interpreting EU sanctions through references for preliminary rulings. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:55 EU Responses to the U.S-led Pease Initiative and Implications for EU Sanctions 7:49 Introducing Celia Challet 9:01 EU Sanctions Litigation - Validity v. Interpretation 11:45 Basics of References for Preliminary Rulings 15:26 Examples of EU Sanctions Issues Raised (Rosneft, Afrasiabi) 18:54 The Court's Contribution to EU Sanctions 20:35 Examples of Practical Questions 26:24 Notions of Economic Resources, Ownership & Control 28:05 Jurisdictional Questions 31:01 Canons of Interpretation 40:48 Looking Ahead Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7202058107378647044 Subscribe on Substack: This Month in EU Sanctions | Jan Dunin-Wasowicz | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. Episode 06 | Russia, Iran Snapback and Dual-Use Updates | Marcin Lukowski on the Polish Sanctions Framework

    17/10/2025

    Episode 06 | Russia, Iran Snapback and Dual-Use Updates | Marcin Lukowski on the Polish Sanctions Framework

    In episode 06 of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses the proposed 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia and G7 developments, the reimposition by the EU of comprehensive sanctions against Iran, as well as the latest update to the EU Dual Use Regulation. The show then welcomes Marcin Lukowski, a Warsaw-based trade compliance expert, for a conversation on the legal framework for implementation and enforcement of sanctions and export controls in Poland. 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Russia Sanctions, Iran Snapback and Dual Use Regulation Updates 6:29 A Discussion with Marcin Lukowski on the Polish Sanctions Framework Subscribe on Substack: This Month in EU Sanctions | Jan Dunin-Wasowicz | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  4. Episode 05 | 18th Package Update | A Discussion on the EU Sanctions Directive

    18/08/2025

    Episode 05 | 18th Package Update | A Discussion on the EU Sanctions Directive

    In episode 05 of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select summer 2025 developments in EU sanctions and export controls, focusing on the 18th package and the potential 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia. The show welcomes Ingrid Breit, Deputy Head of Unit within the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) at the European Commission, for a conversation on Directive (EU) 2024/1226 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on the definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures. 0:00 Introduction 1:12 18th Package, Iran Snapback, Israel Updates 3:50 A Discussion with Ingrid Breit on the EU Sanctions Directive Subscribe on Substack: This Month in EU Sanctions | Jan Dunin-Wasowicz | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  5. Episode 04 | Mid-year Review (Russia, Syria) | EU Sanctions & International Arbitration

    30/06/2025

    Episode 04 | Mid-year Review (Russia, Syria) | EU Sanctions & International Arbitration

    Episode 04 of the podcast offers a mid-year review of key developments in EU sanctions, with a deep dive on the state of play of the Russia and Syria sanctions. The episode then discusses the increasingly complex relationship between EU sanctions and international arbitration, taking Case C-802/24 (Reibel v. Stankoimport) and the "no claims clause" as an example.  0:00 Introduction 2:26 EU Russia Sanctions Status Update 11:40 EU Syria Sanctions Update 17:00 Sanctions Compliance & Enforcement Updates 18:20 EU Sanctions & Arbitration - Introducing Case C-802/24 (Reibel v. Stankoimport) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. Episode 03 | Renewed EU-US Convergence? | Jan Lepeu on the History of EU Sanctions

    12/05/2025

    Episode 03 | Renewed EU-US Convergence? | Jan Lepeu on the History of EU Sanctions

    In the third episode of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select April 2025 developments in EU sanctions and export controls, focusing on the potential renewed convergence between the EU and the US on Russia sanctions. The show welcomes Jan Lepeu of the European University Institute for a conversation on the history of EU sanctions and the growing role of the European Commission as an architect of EU foreign policy. 0:00 Introduction 1:11 April 2025 EU Sanctions & Export Control Updates 4:32 A Discussion with Jan Lepeu on the History of EU Sanctions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  7. Episode 02 | EU-US Divergences | Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz on Ancillary Listings

    07/04/2025

    Episode 02 | EU-US Divergences | Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz on Ancillary Listings

    In the second episode of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select March 2025 developments in EU sanctions, focusing on the growing divergence between the EU and the US on Russia sanctions. As the EU continues to expand its tools to incentivize compliance and target third party actors that support Russia's war effort, the show welcomes Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz Erausquin to discuss an article published in the March 2025 weekend edition of EU Law Live and titled “Beyond the Secondary Sanctions Debate: The Rise of Ancillary Listings in EU Sanctions.” 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Spring 2025 Sanctions Update - Finding Leverage 09:00 Discussion with Jeff Nielsen and Gonzalo Saiz Erausquin on EU Ancillary Listings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  8. Episode 01 | The 16th Package | Saskia Rietbroek on EU Sanctions Compliance

    06/03/2025

    Episode 01 | The 16th Package | Saskia Rietbroek on EU Sanctions Compliance

    In the inaugural episode of the podcast, host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz discusses select February 2025 developments, focusing on the 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia and the continued expansion of the EU’s sanctions toolbox at a defining moment for the sanctions coalition. As companies may have to prepare for a world where EU sanctions become the key if not the dominant sanctions regime against Russia, the show welcomes Saskia Rietbroek, CSS, Executive Director and co-founder of the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists, for a discussion about the evolving challenges facing the EU trade compliance community. 0:00 Introduction 1:07 16th Package Update 6:14 Discussion with Saskia Rietbroek on EU Trade Compliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  9. Episode 00 | Preview | This Month in EU Sanctions

    31/01/2025

    Episode 00 | Preview | This Month in EU Sanctions

    Welcome to This Month in EU Sanctions. This trailer introduces a new podcast, the first one fully decided to legal, regulatory and policy news in the area of European security law and trade compliance. Building on the LinkedIn newsletter, program host Jan Dunin-Wasowicz will provide monthly updates and insights as the private sector is called upon to navigate a new age of EU sanctions and export controls in a tumultuous world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

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This Month in EU Sanctions is the first podcast fully dedicated to EU sanctions, export controls, and economic security. Hosted by Jan Dunin-Wasowicz, a recognised voice in EU sanctions law and policy, the podcast delivers timely updates and expert analysis of the legal, policy, and practical developments shaping EU security law and trade compliance. With a distinctly European perspective, each episode examines the intersection of law, foreign policy, and real-world practice, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the forces and challenges shaping EU sanctions. The podcast complements the This Month in EU Sanctions newsletters on LinkedIn and Substack, providing a forum for in-depth insights, reflection, and discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Jan Dunin-Wasowicz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jan Dunin-Wasowicz
  • Show Website
    This Month in EU Sanctions