#52026XG02667EU continues cyber-attack sanctions list
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The EU keeps existing asset freezes and related restrictions in place for people, companies, and groups listed under its cyber-attack sanctions regime. These measures target actors linked to cyber-attacks that threaten the EU or its Member States. Listed parties may ask national authorities for permission to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments. They can also ask the Council to reconsider their listing by 15 January 2027, and may challenge the decision before the EU General Court.
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Key Changes
- Existing EU cyber-attack sanctions remain in force for listed persons, entities, and bodies.
- Listed parties may apply to national authorities to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments.
- Listed parties may ask the Council to reconsider their listing before 15 January 2027.
Obligations
What this law requires
Persons, entities and bodies listed in the Annex to Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 and Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) 2019/796 must continue to comply with the restrictive measures applicable under the EU cyber-attack sanctions regime, including asset-freeze related restrictions.
Listed persons, entities and bodies seeking to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments must apply to the competent authorities of the relevant EU Member State for authorisation before using those funds.
Listed persons, entities and bodies requesting reconsideration of their inclusion on the sanctions lists must submit the request with supporting documentation to the Council of the European Union before 15 January 2027.