Germany: International Law

German SMEs face a critical strategic question: should they build options today to freely decide tomorrow? This article explores why mid-sized companies need an Asia strategy not as a replacement for their German...

The term "Hansa" has re-emerged in modern geopolitical discourse, most notably through the 2026 Germany-Norway defence cooperation framework. This article examines how the principles of the medieval Hanseatic League—flexible coordination, shared standards, and mutual benefit without centralization—are being adapted to address contemporary challenges in defence, security, and cross-border collaboration.

The German authorities have published the third instalment of their 6-monthly updates on their current enforcement actions.

Die Bundesbank hat ihre Erläuterungen zum außenwirtschaftlichen Meldewesen aktualisiert und dabei wichtige Klarstellungen zur Meldepflicht für Kryptowerte vorgenommen. Welche praktischen Anforderungen ergeben sich für Unternehmen und Privatpersonen bei grenzüberschreitenden Kryptotransaktionen? Die neuen Regelungen konkretisieren insbesondere die Behandlung von Börsen- und Plattformgeschäften sowie die Abgrenzung meldepflichtiger Übertragungen.

The Council of the European Union has adopted its 20th and 21st sanctions packages against Russia, marking a fundamental shift in EU sanctions policy. Rather than simply expanding lists of designated persons, these measures systematically target the financial infrastructure—payment channels, banking relationships, crypto-asset ecosystems, correspondent banking, trade finance, and maritime logistics—that enables Russia's war economy.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the scope of EU sanctions prohibiting the broadcasting of content from listed Russian media outlets, addressing whether the term 'operator' extends beyond commercial entities to include donation-funded platforms and individuals. The judgment clarifies critical questions about personal liability under Regulation 833/2014 and the relevance of broadcast duration in determining compliance obligations.