EP29: When Europe Stopped Following Washington – Export Controls in Europe: An Insider View

Europe’s export control system is evolving quickly, creating new challenges for global companies operating across borders. In this episode, Jeff speaks with Anna Goncz, founder of the Export Compliance Academy, for an inside view of how EU rules are developing — from the post-Ukraine shift in European posture to the practical realities of dual-use licensing, member state divergence, and the growing tension between EU and U.S. approaches. Anna brings a rare ground-level perspective from inside the European system, helping global trade professionals understand what’s changing, why it matters, and what comes next. This conversation adds the essential European lens to Jeff’s ongoing series on the evolving trade profession.

Anna Goncz Export Compliance Expert

Over 13 years of experience in EU, UK & US Export Controls

Worked in major industries such us: defense, aerospace, semiconductor, technology and automotive

Founder of the Export Compliance Academy