Jul 12, 2023 · Pursuant to Article 21 (1), first subparagraph, TEU, the Union’s action on the international scene is to be guided by principles such as the rule of law, equality and solidarity, and respect for the …

Apr 2, 2025 · The EU Anti-Coercion Regulation, in force since December 2023, equips the EU with a direct tool to counter third-country economic coercion by imposing targeted response measures.

Jun 12, 2024 · The Anti-Coercion Instrument, adopted in 2023, is one of the latest tools at the European Union’s (EU) disposal to tackle economic coercion. The aim of this article is to show the legislative …

Apr 2, 2025 · Businesses are advised to assess their risk exposure, monitor evolving EU policy, and build resilience – particularly in supply chains – to adapt to this new regulatory landscape. As global...

On December 27, 2023, the European Union’s new Anti-Coercion Instrument (Regulation 2023/2675) (the ‘ACI’) came into force. It aims to protect the European Union (the EU), and its Member States, …

Feb 4, 2025 · The ACI provides a legal framework that enables the European Commission to adopt Union response measures (tariffs, quotas, etc.) in retaliation to coercive actions from third countries.

Mar 31, 2025 · In April 2024, a review of the implementation of Northern Ireland’s coercive control offence was published. The article examines the lessons which can be learnt from this review for …

The regulation sets out a framework for EU action against economic coercion, in line with public international law, and sets out a number of procedures to be followed, including timelines.

Mar 23, 2021 · Statements and documents related to the EU legislative process towards an Anti-Coercion Instrument, and on international cooperation to address economic coercion.

While the new framework is primarily designed to deter economic coercive action through dialogue and engagement, it also allows – as a last resort –retaliation, with countermeasures comprising a wide …