#32026D0383Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/383 of 17 February 2026 amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning an arms embargo in view of the situation in Zimbabwe
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This Council Decision significantly scales back EU restrictive measures against Zimbabwe. It removes the travel ban on designated individuals, deletes asset freeze provisions, and eliminates the prohibition on making funds or economic resources available. The scope of the original 2011 decision is narrowed exclusively to an arms embargo. The measures are renewed for one year until 20 February 2027. The Council will continue monitoring the political and security situation in Zimbabwe and may review the arms embargo based on developments on the ground.
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Key Changes
- Removal of travel ban on listed individuals
- Deletion of asset freezing provisions and related prohibitions
- Narrowing of measures to arms embargo only
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Obligations
What this law requires
Maintain and enforce an arms embargo on Zimbabwe as the sole remaining restrictive measure under Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP
Cease enforcement of travel bans on designated individuals previously listed under Decision 2011/101/CFSP, effective immediately upon entry into force of this decision
Unfreeze and release any assets that were previously frozen under the asset freeze provisions of Decision 2011/101/CFSP
Cease restrictions on making funds or economic resources available to previously designated individuals, effective upon entry into force
Delete Annex I (list of designated individuals/entities subject to travel bans and asset freezes) from the operative documentation