European economic sanctions

European economic sanctions are measures implemented by the European Union to influence a country's behavior by restricting trade, financial exchanges, or investments. They aim to pressurize governments or groups to change policies, uphold international law, or prevent conflict. Sanctions can include asset freezes, travel bans, or export bans, targeting specific individuals, entities, or sectors. They do not necessarily involve military action and are a diplomatic tool designed to encourage compliance without direct violence. These sanctions are carefully coordinated among EU member states to uphold shared foreign policy goals and promote international stability.