www.economica.net/curtea-de-conturi-europeana-dife

A report by the European Court of Auditors highlights that inconsistent application of EU sanctions against Russia diminishes their effectiveness and creates evasion risks. The study, covering five member states, found that sanctions have significantly reduced trade volumes with Russia, particularly in military-related goods. It emphasizes the need for uniform enforcement across member states to enhance the impact of these sanctions. Despite efforts from Brussels to coordinate implementation, ambiguities in legal frameworks and varying national applications hinder effectiveness. The report also notes that trade between the EU and Russia has drastically decreased since 2021, with the EU's share of Russian trade dropping significantly.