Written question – Provisions for unilateral trade restrictions – E-002393/2025

Question for written answer  E-002393/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kathleen Funchion (The Left)

To date, the Irish Government has advised that there are no provisions for a Member State to unilaterally impose trade restrictions on non-EU countries.

• 1.Are there provisions under which a Member State can implement unilateral trade restrictions?
• 2.If so, under what circumstances, such as a breach of human rights compliance, could a Member State unilaterally implement trade restrictions?

Submitted: 13.6.2025