European Commission Criticizes 'Extraterritorial Application' of US Sanctions
The European Commission released a Feb. 4 statement on U.S. sanctions and measures against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline (see 1912230054), saying the European Union does not recognize the “extraterritorial application of U.S. sanctions.” The European Union “regularly” discusses sanctions…
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issues with the U.S. government and Congress, Commission Vice President Josep Borrell said, but U.S. extraterritorial sanctions are “contrary to international law.” Borrell added that “EU policies and practices should not be determined by the threat or imposition of third country sanctions” and “the EU opposes the imposition of sanctions against EU companies conducting legitimate business in accordance with EU law.” Borrell said the EC’s position on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is “well known,” and any companies that build the pipeline “should know that they will need to be operated in line with EU law.”