歐盟洗錢案件和外部影響

Money Laundering Cases in the EU and External Effects

在地緣政治緊張加劇的時代，歐盟在世界舞臺上的參與至關重要。然而，風險也存在其境內，肇因於跨國集團可以利用歐盟內部市場的基本自由來擴大其影響力，以達到別有用心的目的。本文透過回顧涉及外國干預潛在威脅的跨境洗錢的實際事件來闡明這些趨勢。參考歐盟法院最近的判決，作者分析從比較角度來看具有重要意義的核心問題。基於這些典型案例，探討了其對於歐盟對外關係的影響，尤其對美國和中國的影響。因此，本研究強調打擊洗錢的努力如何塑造國際關係，以及歐盟在超級大國競爭中所扮演的關鍵角色。

In an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, the EU’s engagement on the world stage is crucial. However, risks also exist within its own frontiers, as transnational groups might exploit the fundamental freedoms of the EU internal market to expand their influence for ulterior purposes. This paper sheds light on these trends by reviewing actual incidents of cross-border money laundering involving potential threats of foreign interference. With reference to recent judgments of the European Court of Justice, the analysis addresses core issues that are significant from a comparative perspective. Based on these exemplary cases, the implications for EU external relations are explored, notably with respect to the United States and China. As a result, this study highlights how efforts to combat money laundering shape international relations and the EU’s pivotal role amidst competing superpowers.