Jan Dunin-Wasowicz
@jduninwasowicz.bsky.social
Lawyer (Paris & NY) and lecturer (Sciences Po EUI) specialising in EU sanctions and trade compliance. Associate Fellow at RUSI.
EU law, foreign/security policy, and practice. Author & host of This Month in EU Sanctions. https://eusanctions.substack.com
EU law, foreign/security policy, and practice. Author & host of This Month in EU Sanctions. https://eusanctions.substack.com
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EU Sanctions Readiness in view of the Greenland Crisis
Thinking the Unthinkable Could Strengthen the EU and Preserve the Trans-Atlantic Alliance
eusanctions.substack.com
Should the EU have a sanctions plan for a potential escalatory scenario involving Greenland? The absence of EU sanctions contingency planning may be a strategic vulnerability. Appropriate readiness could benefit both the EU and the transatlantic alliance. eusanctions.substack.com/p/eu-sanctio...
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My consultations with member states on the latest tensions over Greenland reconfirm our strong commitment to the following:
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My consultations with member states on the latest tensions over Greenland reconfirm our strong commitment to the following:
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
18 January 2026 Joint Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
January 18, 2026 at 5:43 PM
18 January 2026 Joint Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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China and Russia must be having a field day. They are the ones who benefit from divisions among Allies.
If Greenland’s security is at risk, we can address this inside NATO.
Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity. (1/2)
If Greenland’s security is at risk, we can address this inside NATO.
Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity. (1/2)
January 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM
China and Russia must be having a field day. They are the ones who benefit from divisions among Allies.
If Greenland’s security is at risk, we can address this inside NATO.
Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity. (1/2)
If Greenland’s security is at risk, we can address this inside NATO.
Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity. (1/2)
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The Cyprus presidency has convened an extraordinary meeting of EU Ambassadors (Coreper) for Sunday afternoon to discuss Trump’s 10% tariff announcement.
January 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The Cyprus presidency has convened an extraordinary meeting of EU Ambassadors (Coreper) for Sunday afternoon to discuss Trump’s 10% tariff announcement.
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe. […] Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.
Joint statement by President Costa and by President von de Leyen on Greenland
President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on Greenland.
www.consilium.europa.eu
January 17, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe. […] Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.
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Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.
January 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.
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Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
The U.S intends to apply new tarriffs of 10% against eight European countries from Feb. 26 until they agree to support the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The new levies would apply to France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, and would rise to 25% in June.
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The U.S intends to apply new tarriffs of 10% against eight European countries from Feb. 26 until they agree to support the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The new levies would apply to France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, and would rise to 25% in June.
Condemning unequivocally the statements made by the Trump administration regarding Greenland, the EP calls on the Commission and the European Council to define concrete and tangible support to Greenland and Denmark, upholding EU principles and law, international law and the NATO Charter.
EP group leaders unequivocally support Greenland and Denmark | Actualité | Parlement européen
This Wednesday, the Conference of Presidents adopted the following statement in support of multilateralism and the rules-based international order and supporting Greenland and Denmark.
www.europarl.europa.eu
January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Condemning unequivocally the statements made by the Trump administration regarding Greenland, the EP calls on the Commission and the European Council to define concrete and tangible support to Greenland and Denmark, upholding EU principles and law, international law and the NATO Charter.
Should the EU have a sanctions plan for a potential escalatory scenario involving Greenland? The absence of EU sanctions contingency planning may be a strategic vulnerability. Appropriate readiness could benefit both the EU and the transatlantic alliance. eusanctions.substack.com/p/eu-sanctio...
EU Sanctions Readiness in view of the Greenland Crisis
Thinking the Unthinkable Could Strengthen the EU and Preserve the Trans-Atlantic Alliance
eusanctions.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Should the EU have a sanctions plan for a potential escalatory scenario involving Greenland? The absence of EU sanctions contingency planning may be a strategic vulnerability. Appropriate readiness could benefit both the EU and the transatlantic alliance. eusanctions.substack.com/p/eu-sanctio...
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In close cooperation with HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social, further sanctions on those responsible for the repression will be swiftly proposed.
We stand with the people of Iran who are bravely marching for their liberty.
We stand with the people of Iran who are bravely marching for their liberty.
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
In close cooperation with HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social, further sanctions on those responsible for the repression will be swiftly proposed.
We stand with the people of Iran who are bravely marching for their liberty.
We stand with the people of Iran who are bravely marching for their liberty.
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🎥 Why Curia Web TV?
The President of the Court introduces our new audiovisual platform, designed to make European justice more accessible and more transparent.
🔗 Watch the first episode of La Cour des citoyens 👉https://buff.ly/KyqLaaa
The President of the Court introduces our new audiovisual platform, designed to make European justice more accessible and more transparent.
🔗 Watch the first episode of La Cour des citoyens 👉https://buff.ly/KyqLaaa
January 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🎥 Why Curia Web TV?
The President of the Court introduces our new audiovisual platform, designed to make European justice more accessible and more transparent.
🔗 Watch the first episode of La Cour des citoyens 👉https://buff.ly/KyqLaaa
The President of the Court introduces our new audiovisual platform, designed to make European justice more accessible and more transparent.
🔗 Watch the first episode of La Cour des citoyens 👉https://buff.ly/KyqLaaa
Momentum growing in the European Parliament to put the August 2025 agreement on hold. The framework agreement foresees, among other things, that EU companies would invest an additional $600 billion across strategic sectors in the U.S. through 2028. www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats
Unpopular trade agreement could be blocked because of U.S. president’s rhetoric on seizing Greenland.
www.politico.eu
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Momentum growing in the European Parliament to put the August 2025 agreement on hold. The framework agreement foresees, among other things, that EU companies would invest an additional $600 billion across strategic sectors in the U.S. through 2028. www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
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Putin doesn’t want peace, Russia’s reply to diplomacy is more missiles and destruction. This deadly pattern of recurring major Russian strikes will repeat itself until we help Ukraine break it. (1/3)
January 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Putin doesn’t want peace, Russia’s reply to diplomacy is more missiles and destruction. This deadly pattern of recurring major Russian strikes will repeat itself until we help Ukraine break it. (1/3)
Greenland Crisis & EU Sanctions
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler appears to be the first high-ranking official in the EU to publicly advocate for EU sanctions aimed at deterring the Trump administration from pursuing any annexation of Greenland.
www.nicematin.com/societe/poli...
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler appears to be the first high-ranking official in the EU to publicly advocate for EU sanctions aimed at deterring the Trump administration from pursuing any annexation of Greenland.
www.nicematin.com/societe/poli...
L’Union européenne exhortée à développer un « catalogue » de mesures pour dissuader Donald Trump d’annexer le Groenland
Le vice-chancelier de l’Autriche Andreas Babler évoque notamment des sanctions contre les géants technologiques ou une augmentation des droits douanes, sujets déjà au cœur des tensions entre les dirig...
www.nicematin.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Greenland Crisis & EU Sanctions
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler appears to be the first high-ranking official in the EU to publicly advocate for EU sanctions aimed at deterring the Trump administration from pursuing any annexation of Greenland.
www.nicematin.com/societe/poli...
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler appears to be the first high-ranking official in the EU to publicly advocate for EU sanctions aimed at deterring the Trump administration from pursuing any annexation of Greenland.
www.nicematin.com/societe/poli...
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Joint statement on Greenland signed by the leaders of 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇵🇱🇪🇸🇬🇧🇩🇰
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
January 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Joint statement on Greenland signed by the leaders of 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇵🇱🇪🇸🇬🇧🇩🇰
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
A notable omission in the EU’s reaction to U.S. threats over Greenland to date. Despite reaffirming its commitment to territorial integrity, there has been no apparent discussion so far of targeted sanctions (1/2).
January 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
A notable omission in the EU’s reaction to U.S. threats over Greenland to date. Despite reaffirming its commitment to territorial integrity, there has been no apparent discussion so far of targeted sanctions (1/2).
As member states rally in support of Denmark, a question to watch is whether the EU would be prepared to adopt targeted measures if its territorial integrity faces further threats. This situation could become a defining test for the EU’s ability to respond to new risks from a historical ally.
US attacking NATO ally would be end of 'everything,' says Danish PM
Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears about Trump's designs on the autonomous Danish territory, which has untapped rare earth deposits.
www.euronews.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
As member states rally in support of Denmark, a question to watch is whether the EU would be prepared to adopt targeted measures if its territorial integrity faces further threats. This situation could become a defining test for the EU’s ability to respond to new risks from a historical ally.
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The Baltic Sea has seen a clear pattern of disruption since the start of Russia’s war. Europe’s critical infrastructure remains at high risk of sabotage. (1/3)
January 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The Baltic Sea has seen a clear pattern of disruption since the start of Russia’s war. Europe’s critical infrastructure remains at high risk of sabotage. (1/3)
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New EU sanctions target 2 members of the Russian judiciary responsible for:
🚫 violations of human rights
🚫 the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
🚫 undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia
More information: link.europa.eu/RvVMcH
🚫 violations of human rights
🚫 the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
🚫 undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia
More information: link.europa.eu/RvVMcH
December 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
New EU sanctions target 2 members of the Russian judiciary responsible for:
🚫 violations of human rights
🚫 the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
🚫 undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia
More information: link.europa.eu/RvVMcH
🚫 violations of human rights
🚫 the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
🚫 undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia
More information: link.europa.eu/RvVMcH
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The Council has renewed the EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 July 2026.
These sanctions target Russia’s financial, trade, energy, transport, technology and defence sectors, as well as services provided to Russia or to Russian nationals.
🔗 link.europa.eu/WfnCNn
These sanctions target Russia’s financial, trade, energy, transport, technology and defence sectors, as well as services provided to Russia or to Russian nationals.
🔗 link.europa.eu/WfnCNn
EU sanctions against Russia
The EU has adopted sanctions against Russia in response to the military aggression against Ukraine and to human rights violations, including for the death of Alexei Navalny.
link.europa.eu
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Council has renewed the EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 July 2026.
These sanctions target Russia’s financial, trade, energy, transport, technology and defence sectors, as well as services provided to Russia or to Russian nationals.
🔗 link.europa.eu/WfnCNn
These sanctions target Russia’s financial, trade, energy, transport, technology and defence sectors, as well as services provided to Russia or to Russian nationals.
🔗 link.europa.eu/WfnCNn
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The EU has imposed sanctions on a further 41 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet, which is:
🚫 circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions
🚫 practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices
More information on sanctions against Russia 👉 link.europa.eu/hJkfMj
🚫 circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions
🚫 practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices
More information on sanctions against Russia 👉 link.europa.eu/hJkfMj
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The EU has imposed sanctions on a further 41 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet, which is:
🚫 circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions
🚫 practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices
More information on sanctions against Russia 👉 link.europa.eu/hJkfMj
🚫 circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions
🚫 practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices
More information on sanctions against Russia 👉 link.europa.eu/hJkfMj
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The EU has adopted further sanctions against 3 individuals and 1 entity responsible for gang violence in #Haiti, and has extended existing sanctions in view of:
🚫 nuclear activities in #NorthKorea
🚫 the situation in #Venezuela
What are sanctions? ➡️ link.europa.eu/xh3YMm
🚫 nuclear activities in #NorthKorea
🚫 the situation in #Venezuela
What are sanctions? ➡️ link.europa.eu/xh3YMm
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The EU has adopted further sanctions against 3 individuals and 1 entity responsible for gang violence in #Haiti, and has extended existing sanctions in view of:
🚫 nuclear activities in #NorthKorea
🚫 the situation in #Venezuela
What are sanctions? ➡️ link.europa.eu/xh3YMm
🚫 nuclear activities in #NorthKorea
🚫 the situation in #Venezuela
What are sanctions? ➡️ link.europa.eu/xh3YMm
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The EU has decided to impose additional sanctions targeting 12 individuals and 2 entities in light of Russia’s continued hybrid activities, including cyber attacks as well as foreign information manipulation and interference.
More info 👉 link.europa.eu/FGYPM7
More info 👉 link.europa.eu/FGYPM7
December 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The EU has decided to impose additional sanctions targeting 12 individuals and 2 entities in light of Russia’s continued hybrid activities, including cyber attacks as well as foreign information manipulation and interference.
More info 👉 link.europa.eu/FGYPM7
More info 👉 link.europa.eu/FGYPM7
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The EU has sanctioned an additional 5 individuals and 4 entities responsible for supporting Russia’s shadow fleet and its value chain.
Russia's shadow fleet is composed of non-EU vessels circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions.
🔗 link.europa.eu/MjjjtH
Russia's shadow fleet is composed of non-EU vessels circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions.
🔗 link.europa.eu/MjjjtH
December 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The EU has sanctioned an additional 5 individuals and 4 entities responsible for supporting Russia’s shadow fleet and its value chain.
Russia's shadow fleet is composed of non-EU vessels circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions.
🔗 link.europa.eu/MjjjtH
Russia's shadow fleet is composed of non-EU vessels circumventing the oil price cap and other EU sanctions.
🔗 link.europa.eu/MjjjtH