EU Aims to Boost Russia Sanctions Enforcement With New Project
- Nine member states to find gaps, inconsistencies in penalties
- New initiative seen as precursor of a common EU enforcer
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The European Union is planning to launch a project with nine member states to identify gaps in the sanctions regime against Russia and to improve coordination between national authorities when enforcing penalties, EU officials said.
The partnership between the European Commission and the national governments, which are currently responsible for the implementation of sanctions, could be a precursor to a new EU body to coordinate sanctions oversight, added the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.