Sanctions Without Sanctions: The 16th EU Package
- Arne Mielken
- Jan 30
- 3 min read
EU's new sanctions package against Russia takes a surprising turn. Will tariffs and indirect measures become the future of EU policy? + Download the latest EU Proposals with detailed tariff listings.

The European Union's strategy for sanctions has developed over the last three years, especially as it faces new challenges in its continuous fight against Russian aggression. The EU's 16th sanctions package and the recent proposal for tariffs on Russian fertilizers raise several important questions.
In this blog, we will explore:
How do tariffs fit into the EU's sanctions strategy?
Why is the EU still hesitating on full LNG bans?
What can we expect from the 16th sanctions package?
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