Past misconduct can only justify a sanctions listing with an assessment or current or future threat

An Iranian manufacturer of compressors used in the oil and gas industry, Turbo Compressor Manufacturer (TCMFG), has won its challenge to its inclusion in the European Union’s sanctions against Iran’s nuclear programme; Case T-404/11 (17 April 2013). The judgment will come into effect in two months unless the Council appeals to the European Court of Justice within that period. The...