ECJ Ruling: Export of Euro Cash to Russia for Medical Expenses Breaches EU Sanctions

​The ruling pertains to case C-246/24, which involved the export of EUR 14,855 and 99,150 Russian roubles by an individual intending to cover medical expenses in Russia. The Court ruled that such medical expenses do not fall under the "personal use" exemption, which only covers expenses directly related to the journey and stay, such as accommodation, transport or meals.

The judgment does not provide any information on the maximum amount that can be exported under the "personal use" exemption in accordance with Regulation 833/2014.

However, in the case of the Frankfurt am Main Local Court (judgment of 31 January 2023), no precise upper limit was set for the maximum export amount under the 'personal use' exception. The court determined that the EUR 500 travel expenses allocated to the defendant constituted the sole permissible exception.

Citizen Services Hessenrecht - 943 Ds 7140 Js 235012/22 | Frankfurt Local Court, Division 943. Single judge | Judgment​​