According to the European Commission, a new sanctions regime has been proposed to counter security threats emerging from migrant smuggling and human trafficking. The initiative, announced by the Commission and the High Representative, aims to target organised crime groups involved in these illicit activities. The proposal is designed to strengthen the European Union’s capacity to address the risks posed by such criminal networks.
This measure serves as part of a broader effort to improve enforcement and coordination against trafficking operations. Further details regarding the implementation and scope of these sanctions were released in the Commission's daily news briefing on 9 July 2026.
Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗