Over the past decade, rising geopolitical tensions, the decline of trade liberalism and a technology race among major powers have made governing dual-use technologies – that is, technologies serving both civilian and military purposes – a global priority. The challenge lies in harnessing their benefits while mitigating risks of misuse. The European Union seeks balance between openness and security, cooperation and autonomy, scientific freedom and national security. A decade-long reform culminated in Regulation 2021/821, establishing a Union regime for controlling exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items.

This book offers practical guidance on navigating EU rules and national measures regarding dual-use technology exports. It contextualises the Regulation 2021/821, explains key concepts and provides examples. Each chapter includes FAQs, with a consolidated version in the conclusions. Designed as an accessible reference, it serves legal practitioners and anyone engaging with Regulation 2021/821.

Over the past decade, rising geopolitical tensions, the decline of trade liberalism and a technology race among major powers have made governing dual-use technologies – that is, technologies serving both civilian and military purposes – a global priority. The challenge lies in harnessing their benefits while mitigating risks of misuse. The European Union seeks balance between openness and security, cooperation and autonomy, scientific freedom and national security. A decade-long reform culminated in Regulation 2021/821, establishing a Union regime for controlling exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items.

This book offers practical guidance on navigating EU rules and national measures regarding dual-use technology exports. It contextualises the Regulation 2021/821, explains key concepts and provides examples. Each chapter includes FAQs, with a consolidated version in the conclusions. Designed as an accessible reference, it serves legal practitioners and anyone engaging with Regulation 2021/821.

International tech competition makes regulating dual-use technology exports a key policy issue. This book discusses the EU's approach to this problem.

International tech competition makes regulating dual-use technology exports a key policy issue. This book discusses the EU's approach to this problem.

Over the past decade, rising geopolitical tensions, the decline of trade liberalism and a technology race among major powers have made governing dual-use technologies – that is, technologies serving both civilian and military purposes – a global priority. The challenge lies in harnessing their benefits while mitigating risks of misuse. The European Union seeks balance between openness and security, cooperation and autonomy, scientific freedom and national security. A decade-long reform culminated in Regulation 2021/821, establishing a Union regime for controlling exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items.

This book offers practical guidance on navigating EU rules and national measures regarding dual-use technology exports. It contextualises the Regulation 2021/821, explains key concepts and provides examples. Each chapter includes FAQs, with a consolidated version in the conclusions. Designed as an accessible reference, it serves legal practitioners and anyone engaging with Regulation 2021/821.

Over the past decade, rising geopolitical tensions, the decline of trade liberalism and a technology race among major powers have made governing dual-use technologies – that is, technologies serving both civilian and military purposes – a global priority. The challenge lies in harnessing their benefits while mitigating risks of misuse. The European Union seeks balance between openness and security, cooperation and autonomy, scientific freedom and national security. A decade-long reform culminated in Regulation 2021/821, establishing a Union regime for controlling exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items.

This book offers practical guidance on navigating EU rules and national measures regarding dual-use technology exports. It contextualises the Regulation 2021/821, explains key concepts and provides examples. Each chapter includes FAQs, with a consolidated version in the conclusions. Designed as an accessible reference, it serves legal practitioners and anyone engaging with Regulation 2021/821.