Définition des infractions pénales et des sanctions en cas de violation des mesures restrictives de l’Union européenne - Dossiers législatifs - 17e législature - Assemblée nationale
This legislative proposal concerns criminal penalties for EU sanctions violations and does not directly address payment services, payment institutions, or payments-related regulatory frameworks.
While EU sanctions enforcement may tangentially affect cross-border payment flows, the proposal is fundamentally about criminal law and sanctions compliance, not payments regulation.
Specialism
The proposal establishes criminal offences and penalties for violations of EU restrictive measures, which directly relates to sanctions enforcement and compliance frameworks for payment institutions and entities subject to sanctions regimes.
Low confidence — requires human review. While the proposal addresses enforcement mechanisms, it is primarily legislative/criminal law focused rather than direct regulatory oversight of payment firms, making Supervision a secondary fit.
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Proposition de loi relative à la définition des infractions pénales et des sanctions en cas de violation des mesures restrictives de l’Union européenne (dépôt le mardi 3 mars 2026).
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TITLE: France's National Assembly Receives Proposal Defining Criminal Offences for Violations of European Union Restrictive Measures
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On March 3, 2026, France's National Assembly received a legislative proposal concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions for violations of European Union (EU) restrictive measures.
The proposal, numbered 2544, was submitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, during the 17th legislative term. It has been referred to the Commission on Laws (Commission des Lois) for examination.
The proposal addresses the need to establish clear criminal penalties and sanctions applicable when individuals or entities breach EU restrictive measures. Such measures typically include sanctions regimes imposed by the EU in response to geopolitical situations, human rights violations, or other matters of international concern. The proposal aims to provide a coherent legal framework within French law to enforce compliance with these EU-wide restrictions and to establish consistent penalties for violations.
By defining specific criminal offences and corresponding sanctions at the national level, the proposal seeks to ensure that France's legal framework aligns with EU policy objectives and provides adequate deterrence against breaches of restrictive measures. This is particularly relevant given the evolving nature of EU sanctions regimes and the need for member states to implement effective enforcement mechanisms.
The proposal is now under consideration by the Commission on Laws, which will examine its provisions and determine whether it should proceed to further legislative debate. The timeline for subsequent parliamentary stages has not yet been announced.
**Reference:**
Assemblée nationale, Proposition de loi relative à la définition des infractions pénales et des sanctions en cas de violation des mesures restrictives de l'Union européenne, n° 2544 (March 3, 2026)