Friday 19 September, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (CEST), online

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Although European-level sanctions have been in place since the 1980s, their relevance as a foreign policy instrument has increased hand in hand with their number in the past years, in particular following the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022. With more than 5000 individuals and entities currently listed, the EU’s sanctions framework is one of the world’s largest and most developed.

At the same time, the complexity of this framework can create challenges for companies, particularly smaller ones, operating both in the EU and in other jurisdictions. These challenges can range from high financial and non-financial costs associated with compliance to a lack of resources and expertise when it comes to due diligence processes.

The EU SME Centre, the European Chamber, the EU Delegation in China and the EU Sanctions Helpdesk are pleased to invite you to our next online meeting.

During this session, experts from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Services and Capital Markets will provide an overview of the EU’s sanctions framework, including the most recent updates on relevant sanctions listings.

Experts from the EU Sanctions Helpdesk will also present the services of the Helpdesk and share practical advice and tips on compliance for businesses.

Agenda (CEST):

9:30 – 9:40: Opening remarks
9:40 – 9:55: Sanctions update by DG FISMA representatives
9:55 – 10:15: Presentation of the EU Sanctions Helpdesk and its services by Ian Matthews and Dimitrios Chaidas
10:15 – 10:30: Practical advice on compliance by Frederik van Essen
10:30 – 10:50: Discussion and Q&A
10:50 – 11:00: Closing remarks

Registration and Eligibility Criteria:

This meeting is open, free of charge, to all European SMEs.

To register, please click here. You will receive a confirmation by email.