New EU Journal sanctions monitoring
Starting from 1 August 2026, we are introducing a new list type (data source) with the code EU_LEX into the AML Scanner and Sanctions Lists modules.
This new list contains sanctions arising directly from implementing regulations published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex / OJEU). It ensures even faster access to the continuously evolving EU sanctions landscape.
In addition to the existing consolidated sanctions list (code: EU), we are adding this source covering entities designated under EU sanctions programs in the Official Journal but not yet included in the EU’s consolidated sanctions list.
The European Union publishes a consolidated sanctions list as a primary data source for sanctioned entities. However, sanctions are first published in the Official Journal of the EU (OJEU) and take immediate effect when published. The transposition of new designations into the consolidated file has often involved a significant delay (over 20 days in one case), meaning that relying on the consolidated list alone would create significant legal risk.
The introduction of the EU_LEX resource eliminates this gap and allows for the latest EU sanctions to be taken into account on an ongoing basis, through daily monitoring of the Official Journal of the EU to detect changes to regulations even more quickly.
Below is a list of regulations covered by the monitoring:
| EU sanctions act number | Subject | Sanctions type |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 | Restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine | Sectoral sanctions (export/import bans, trade, financial, technological and transport restrictions) |
| Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 | Restrictive measures against Iran | Asset freezes, export/import bans (arms, nuclear and dual-use technology), financial and transport sanctions |
| Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 | Restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities | Asset freezes, travel bans, individual sanctions |
| Decision (CFSP) 2023/891 | Restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova | Asset freezes, travel bans, individual sanctions |
| Decision (CFSP) 2024/1484 | Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia | Asset freezes, travel bans, individual sanctions |
| Decision 2014/145/CFSP | Restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine | Asset freezes, travel bans |
| Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 | Restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia and related actions | Asset freezes, travel bans, individual and sectoral sanctions |
| Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 | Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus | Asset freezes, travel bans, sectoral sanctions (trade, finance) |
| Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 | Specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism | Asset freezes, financial sanctions |
| Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 | Restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine | Asset freezes, travel bans |
| Regulation (EU) 2024/1485 | Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia | Asset freezes, travel bans, individual sanctions |
| Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 | Restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses | Asset freezes, travel bans |
| Decision 2010/413/CFSP | Restrictive measures against Iran | Asset freezes, travel bans, sectoral sanctions (nuclear, dual-use) |
| Regulation (EU) 2024/386 | Restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad | Asset freezes, travel bans, individual sanctions |
No additional actions, configuration changes or purchase of new services are required on the part of the user. As of 1 August 2026, search results in the AML Scanner and Sanctions Lists modules will automatically include data from the new EU_LEX source.