EU securities regulator ESMA’s sanctions enforcement report puts EEA fines near €82M

Germany, France and Spain accounted for two thirds of the value of administrative fines imposed across the European Economic Area in 2025, according to ESMA’s sanctions enforcement report. The European Securities and Markets Authority’s findings highlight significant differences between jurisdictions and call for more consistent treatment of similar breaches. Key takeaways EEA authorities imposed more than 950 administrative sanctions and measures in 2025. Administrative fines totaled nearly €82 million. ESMA reported increased use of settlements and substantial enforcement differences. ESMA’s sanctions enforcement report covers 2025 EEA activity In 2025, regulators throughout the EEA handed down more than 950 administrative sanctions and measures , a figure that remained largely stable compared with the prior two years. The combined value of administrative fines reached nearly €82 million .

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