PL: Embargo | DE: Embargo
Definition
An embargo is a trade prohibition — total or covering specific categories of goods — imposed on a state, organisation, or entities for political, international security, or human rights reasons. In the EU, embargoes are implemented as restrictive measures (sanctions) adopted under the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
EU embargoes may include: import/export bans on specific goods (weapons, oil, luxury goods), asset freezes on persons and entities, travel bans, financial services prohibitions, and technology transfer bans. EU sanctions are published in the Official Journal of the EU and are directly applicable in all Member States.
Violation of an embargo is a criminal offense subject to severe penalties. Customs authorities verify compliance with embargoes and sanctions for every customs declaration.
EU embargoes may include: import/export bans on specific goods (weapons, oil, luxury goods), asset freezes on persons and entities, travel bans, financial services prohibitions, and technology transfer bans. EU sanctions are published in the Official Journal of the EU and are directly applicable in all Member States.
Violation of an embargo is a criminal offense subject to severe penalties. Customs authorities verify compliance with embargoes and sanctions for every customs declaration.