Sanctions are not intended to be punitive; rather, they aim to drive a from the targeted parties. Key goals include:
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European Union , commonly known as sanctions , are a key tool in the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) designed to maintain international peace, safeguard human rights, and uphold the rule of law. As of April 2026, the EU maintains over 40 different sanctions regimes targeting more than 30 countries. Core Objectives Sanctions are not intended to be punitive; rather,