The European Commission has announced a new horizontal sanctions framework designed to target serious criminal activities across the continent. According to the European Commission, the proposal aims to enhance the European Union's response to the threats posed by migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings, alongside broader organised crime operations.
This initiative, introduced on 9 July 2026, establishes a new regime that allows for the implementation of sanctions against those involved in these illicit activities. The framework is intended to provide a coordinated approach to addressing these security challenges. Further details regarding the scope and enforcement of these measures were outlined in a document published by the Commission.
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