The article explores Italy’s recent step toward criminalizing breaches of EU restrictive measures, marking a decisive alignment with Directive (EU) 2024/1226 and the EU’s broader effort to harmonize sanctions enforcement.
Through Draft Legislative Decree No. 317/2025, Italy introduces a new Chapter I-bis in the Criminal Code on “Crimes against the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union” and extends corporate criminal liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001.
The contribution examines the key features of the reform — including new offences, liability extensions, and coordination mechanisms — and highlights the compliance implications for companies, emphasizing the need for robust risk assessment, due diligence, and an integrated trade compliance culture.
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