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China tightens export controls drastically: New rules affect goods, technology, and rare earths – extensive licensing and re-export requirements also apply to foreign companies.

On July 19, 2025, the EU adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Russia. It introduces new export bans, stricter documentation requirements, and measures to prevent circumvention.

New EU-US trade agreement brings customs relief for strategic products, but also burdens for steel, aluminum, and other industries. Companies should actively review their options now.

The EU is tightening sanctions against Russia: the 17th package targets the shadow fleet, military companies and exports. The next package of measures is already underway.

The 2025 coalition agreement envisages far-reaching changes to foreign trade law: reform of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG), reduction of bureaucracy, new export rules, and a clear course in arms control.

Against the backdrop of the talks between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, the European Union has adopted a new sanctions package in order to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.

The handling of embargo violations is to be harmonized throughout the European Union. In future, companies domiciled in Germany or the EU will face higher penalties for violations.

The German Federal Ministry of Justice is making another attempt to reduce bureaucracy in business and administration. Part of such project is an amendment of the regulations on reporting obligations in capital and payment …

The Council of the European Union has adopted a further package of sanctions against Russia. The focus is once again on companies outside the Russian Federation that are involved in circumventing trade restrictions.