The EU’s failure to reach consensus on confiscating frozen Russian assets reflects mounting legal concerns and political opposition, with states potentially using legal risk to avoid difficult decisions. As geopolitical tensions intensify, western democracies must balance bolder sanctions enforcement against preserving trust in the international rules-based order, shaping the 2026 landscape for sanctions and asset seizure.
Author(s):
Shaistah Akhtar, Partner
shaistah.akhtar@mishcon.com