EU CNCL Moldova Restrictive Measures

Updated on: Apr 30, 2025

Latest Event


  • Apr. 2025 Renewed Measures
  • On Apr. 28, 2025, EU CNCL announced measures extended until Apr. 29, 2026.
  • Issued Implementing Reg 2025/817 of Apr. 25, 2025 implementing Reg 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising Republic of Moldova.
  • And Dec (CFSP) 2025/824 of Apr. 25, 2025 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/891 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising Republic of Moldova.
  • These restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 16 individuals and 2 entities.

On Apr. 26, EU CNCL announced extension of restrictive measures.

  • EU CNCL extended restrictive measures against those involved in destabilizing, undermining, threatening sovereignty and independence of Republic of Moldova.
  • Restrictive Measures
  • EU restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 11 individuals and one entity.
  • Those listed under EU sanctions regime are subject to asset freeze and prohibited to generate funds or access economic resources made available to them.
  • Travel ban applies to listed persons, prohibited from entering/transit via EU territories.
  • Effectiveness
  • Restrictive measures have been prolonged until Apr. 29, 2025.
  • Apr. 29, 2024 Official Journal
  • Issued Council Dec (CFSP) 2024/1242 of Apr. 26, 2024 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/891 concerning restrictive measures re actions destabilizing Republic of Moldova.
  • Plus, Council Implementing Reg 2024/1243 of Apr. 26, 2024 implementing Reg 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures re actions destabilizing Republic of Moldova.
  • Apr. 2025 Renewed Measures
  • On Apr. 28, 2025, EU CNCL announced measures extended until Apr. 29, 2026.
  • Issued Implementing Reg 2025/817 of Apr. 25, 2025 implementing Reg 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising Republic of Moldova.
  • And Dec (CFSP) 2025/824 of Apr. 25, 2025 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/891 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising Republic of Moldova.
  • These restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 16 individuals and 2 entities.
Regulators
EU CNCL
Entity Types
B/D; Bank; BS; Ins; Inv Co; MSB
Reference
OJ L, PR, 4/28/2025; Reg 2025/817, Dec (CFSP) 2025/824, 4/25/2025; OJ L, Dec (CFSP) 2024/1242, Reg 2024/1243, PR, 4/26/2024; Dec (CFSP) 2023/891, Reg 2023/888, 4/28/2023; Citation: Dec (CFSP) 2024/1242; Reg 2024/1243; Reg 2023/888; Dec (CFSP) 2023/891; Reg 2025/817; Dec (CFSP) 2025/824;
Functions
AML; Anti-Bribery; Compliance; Financial; Human Rights; Legal; Operations; Sanctions
Countries
European Union; Moldova; Cross-Border
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Clearing; Deposits; Fund Mgt; Insurance; Loan; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Apr 26, 2024
Effective Date
Apr 29, 2026
Rule ID
210212
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 28, 2025
Report Section
AML & Enforcement