#32026R0384Council Regulation (EU) 2026/384 amending Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning an arms embargo in view of the situation in Zimbabwe
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This regulation significantly scales back EU restrictive measures against Zimbabwe. It removes all asset freezes, travel bans, and related financial prohibitions that previously targeted specific individuals and entities. The scope is narrowed exclusively to an arms embargo. It prohibits the sale, supply, export or transfer of items on the EU Common Military List, firearms, parts, ammunition, and related technical assistance, financing or financial assistance to any person or entity in Zimbabwe or for use there. A separate prohibition covers equipment that could be used for internal repression listed in Annex I. Limited derogations exist for non-lethal equipment intended for humanitarian, protective or EU/UN purposes.
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Key Changes
- Complete removal of asset freeze, travel ban and related financial prohibitions previously in force
- New prohibition on export of Common Military List items, firearms, parts and ammunition to Zimbabwe
- Ban on technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to military activities in Zimbabwe
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Obligations
What this law requires
Prohibit the sale, supply, transfer or export of items on the EU Common Military List, firearms, parts, ammunition to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Zimbabwe or for use in Zimbabwe
Prohibit granting, selling, supplying or transferring technical assistance related to military activities or provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of military items to any person, entity or body in Zimbabwe or for use in Zimbabwe
Prohibit providing financing or financial assistance related to military activities or sale, supply, transfer or export of military items to any person, entity or body in Zimbabwe or for use in Zimbabwe
Prohibit knowingly and intentionally participating in activities that promote transactions of military items, technical assistance or financing to Zimbabwe
Prohibit sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment listed in Annex I (internal repression equipment) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Zimbabwe or for use in Zimbabwe