30 Questions
What is the purpose of the restrictive measures imposed on Russia?
To weaken Russia's economic base and reduce its capacity to wage war
What is a disadvantage of imposing sanctions on Russia?
It can have negative effects on the European economy and fuel protest movements
What is the principle that opposes the crossing of certain thresholds in sanctions?
Principle of due process
What is the value of the sanctions imposed on Russia?
200M euros
What is a characteristic of the sanctions imposed on Russia?
They are non-belligerent and do not pose a risk of nuclear conflict
What is the goal of freezing assets as part of the sanctions?
To prevent Russian oligarchs from accessing their assets
What is a consequence of the sanctions imposed on Russia?
The Russian economy is still performing well, and the regime remains in place
What is an advantage of imposing sanctions on Russia?
It avoids human casualties and the risk of military escalation
What is the EU's 13th package of sanctions against Russia?
A set of restrictive measures
Why are sanctions considered ineffective?
All of the above
What is the main purpose of the measures restrictive according to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
To prevent and conserve rather than repress
What is the primary issue with the 2022 proposal to criminalize the non-respect of sanctions?
The European Union lacks competence to criminalize this infraction
What is the exception to the principle of no recourse against acts of the PESC?
When the act is deemed to be in violation of human rights
What is the primary basis for the EU's implementation of economic sanctions?
Effective jurisdictional protection and adhesion to the ECHR
What is the main concern with confiscating frozen assets?
It would violate the principle of the presumption of innocence
What is the purpose of the CJEU's efforts to improve the conditions of access to justice?
To strike a balance between the respect of EU values and the effectiveness of sanctions
Why are sanctions rarely annulled by the Court?
Because the sanctions are often based on weak evidence and lack of due process
What is the basis for the CJEU's decision to allow individuals to contest sanctions?
The principle of effective judicial protection
What is the main concern regarding the proof of sanctions?
The difficulty of proving a direct economic link between individuals
What is the consequence of adopting a sanction pénale instead of a sanction conservatoire?
It would modify the nature of the sanction from preventive to punitive
Why did the Court annul the sanctions against the family members of the Wagner group's commander-in-chief?
Because the EU failed to prove a direct economic link between the family members
What is the main concern regarding the security of sanctions?
The lack of due process and protection for those sanctioned
What is the primary concern with the proposal to criminalize the non-respect of sanctions?
It would raise concerns about the principle of legality of criminal penalties
What is the justification for the immediate and unforeseen nature of sanctions?
To ensure the effectiveness of the sanctions
What is the basis for the CJEU's decision to allow for a broader access to justice in the context of sanctions?
The principle of effective judicial protection and the coherence of the EU's judicial system
What is the primary purpose of the decisions adopted by the Council on the basis of Article 29?
To adopt restrictive measures to prevent and conserve
What is the criteria used by the Court to determine the necessity of sanctions?
The principle of extreme urgency
What is the main concern regarding the sanctioning of media outlets?
The risk of censorship and restriction of free speech
What is the argument used by the TUE to justify the total ban on media outlets?
The need to prevent the spread of propaganda
What is the limitation of the Court's control over the sanctions?
The Court's limited ability to ensure due process and protection for those sanctioned
Test your knowledge on the EU's 13th package of sanctions against Russia, implemented in March 2023, including restrictive measures to weaken Russia's economic base, limit its access to critical technology and markets, and reduce its capacity for war.
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