... and economic background, this study addresses their legality under international law. On this basis, this paper reflects on the two main EU measures to counter extraterritorial sanctions: the blocking statute and countermeasures. Design/methodology/approach Methodologically, this paper combines doctrinal...

.... It also involves an analysis of the EU’s Blocking Statute and how it influences the application of international (investment) law in the specific context of the research question. Findings Such a form of protection, however, is highly contingent on the existence of a domestic legislative framework...