EU Sanctions Helpdesk webinar: Session 2 - Law and Guidance

This training session (the second of four) will provide an overview of the legal framework governing sanctions, guidance provided by the European Commission and the role of EU Member States in implementing and enforcing sanctions.

We will also talk you through sanctions exceptions, and introduce attendees to the anonymous sanctions whistleblower tool, managed by the European Commission.  The session provides practical guidance, ending with a Q&A.  

This webinar will be particularly useful to those who may have potential exposure to sanctions parties or who want to know more about the legal basis of EU restrictive measures. 

What we will explore 

1. Types of EU legislation
2. How does the EU impose sanctions?
3. Roles and responsibilities
4. Understanding the law
5. EU Guidance on sanctions
6. Exemptions and derogations
7. The sanctions whistleblower tool 

Please note that this webinar series will be similar to the previous four-part series hosted by the EU Sanctions Helpdesk in May-June 2025. If you attended those sessions, it may be repetitive.

Event connection details:

Participation is limited to the first 1,000 participants who connect on the day. All registered participants, including those who cannot attend live, will receive, within 2-3 days of the event:

• the recording of the session, and
• the training materials,

Due to platform capacity limits, access to the live webinar will operate on a first‑come, first‑served basis. If the session reaches maximum capacity, additional participants may not be able to join the live event.

If you have already registered but are no longer able to attend, you do not need to cancel your registration – simply do not connect on the day. This will free up space for other participants who wish to join the live session.

To ensure the best connection experience, we strongly recommend installing the Webex application in advance of the webinar. If you do not yet have the application, you can download it here. Installation only takes a few minutes.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to accommodate the high level of interest in this training.