The European Union has reinstated a series of restrictive measures related to Iran's nuclear activities. These had been suspended when the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) came into force in 2015. More Information...
EU proposes amendment to Dual-Use Regulation
The European Commission has announced an update to Annex I of the Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821. The list of dual-use items is regularly updated to ensure compliance with international obligations. An overview of the changes has been published by the Directorate-General for Trade. More Information...
ELAN-K2 application form with new functions
An updated application form has been available in the ELAN-K2 export system since 1 September 2025. The aim of the change is to improve the management and allocation of applications and to simplify the entry of important data. To ensure that their applications are submitted correctly and in full, companies should note a few additional details in future. More Information...
New BAFA guidelines for researchers
The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) has published new guidelines. These are intended to help researchers at universities and non-university institutions identify potential points of contact with export controls. The guidelines supplement the existing handbook ‘Export Controls and Academia’ and contain practical advice for everyday research. More Information...
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Restriktive Maßnahmen gegen Iran
2025 Update of the EU Control List of Dual-Use Items
Aktualisierung der Antragsmaske im ELAN-K2 Ausfuhrsystem
Exportkontrolle und Academia: Handreichung für die Wissenschaft
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