Judging Freedom COL. Jacques Baud : How the EU is Trying to Silence Me!
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Jan 8, 2026 
Col. Jacques Baud, a Swiss Army intelligence officer and expert on security and the Ukraine conflict, shares his experience of being sanctioned by the EU. He discusses the lack of due process and the profound impact of frozen assets and travel bans on his life. Baud questions the political motivations behind these sanctions and explores the origins of the Ukraine conflict, suggesting that Ukraine's victory is unlikely. He argues that such sanctions only amplify his visibility and undermine free speech.
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Sanctioned Without Judicial Process
- Col Jacques Baud says the EU imposed sanctions on him without any judicial process or chance to defend himself.
- He explains the sanctions were set first and he now must fight to disprove the accusations afterward.
Sanctions As Foreign Policy Tool
- Col Jacques Baud frames the measure as foreign policy rather than judicial, taken by the EU's council of foreign ministers.
- He emphasizes that because it's political, judicial remedies are limited and courts can at best advise ministers to change course.
Assets Frozen, Everyday Life Disrupted
- Col Jacques Baud describes having all his financial resources frozen, leaving him unable to access bank accounts or pay bills.
- He says neighbors brought food because his cards show as stolen and he cannot buy essentials online or in stores.