On Feb. 26, EU CNCL announced an extension of restrictive measures.
EU CNCL decided to extend restrictive measures associated with internal repression in Belarus and the regime's backing of Russia's war against Ukraine for another year.
Follows EU CNCL Feb. 2023 extended Belarus restrictive measures, see #164538.
Overview
Decision reflects persistent repression, worsening human rights conditions in Belarus.
Plus, continuing involvement in Russia's illegal military aggression against Ukraine.
Individual measures include an asset freeze and prohibiting the availability of funds.
Natural persons are additionally subject to a ban on travel.
Currently 233 individuals, including Alexandr Lukashenka, and 37 entities are listed.
Belarus also remains subject to targeted economic sanctions, incl restrictions in the financial sector, trade, dual-use goods, technology/telecommunication, energy, etc.
Official Journal
EU CNCL issued Council implementing Reg 2024/768 of Feb. 26, 2024 implementing art. 8a of Reg 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Dec (CFSP) 2024/769 of Feb. 26, 2024 amending Dec 2012/642/CFSP re restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and its involvement in Russian aggression.
Effectiveness
The measures now apply until Feb. 28, 2025.
Regulators
EU CNCL
Entity Types
B/D; Bank; Ins; Inv Co; MSB
Reference
PR, OJ L 2024/768, OJ L 2024/769, 2/26/2024; Citation: Dec 2012/642/CFSP; Reg 765/2006; Reg 2024/768; Dec (CFSP) 2024/769;
