Dear ETLA Members and Friends, We are thrilled to invite you to our first ETLA event of 2026, in what promises to be a topical and engaging evening! We are honoured to welcome Mr Rufino Hurtado, Senior Trade Representative at the U.S. Mission to the European Union. Mr Hurtado will join us for an open […]
EU Trade Policy Developments Since 1 January 2026
A major update to Annex I of the EU Dual‑Use Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2021/821) took effect via an implementing regulation on 15 November 2025, but its operational impact is being felt throughout 2026, particularly for high‑tech exporters.The update:– Incorporates the latest decisions from the Wassenaar Arrangement, MTCR, Australia Group and NSG.– Expands controls on critical […]
EU General Court Upholds EU Syria Sanctions on Samer Al Dibs (T‑405/24)
On 18 March 2026, the General Court (Fifth Chamber) rejected in full the action brought by Syrian businessman Samer Al Dibs in Case T-405/24, confirming the legality of his 2024 and 2025 relistings under the EU’s Syria sanctions regime and ordering him to pay costs. Mr Al Dibs sought annulment (insofar as they concern him) […]