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#52026XG02995EU notice on human rights sanctions listings under Regulation 2020/1998

🇪🇺European Union··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This notice confirms that certain people, entities, and bodies have been added to the EU sanctions list for serious human rights violations and abuses. Those listed are subject to restrictive measures under the EU’s global human rights sanctions framework, including asset freezes and limits on access to funds. Listed parties can ask national authorities for permission to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments. They can also ask the Council of the European Union to reconsider their listing by 31 August 2026, with supporting documents.

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Key Changes

  • Confirms new listings under the EU global human rights sanctions regime
  • Reminds listed parties that frozen funds may be authorised for basic needs or specific payments
  • Sets 31 August 2026 as the deadline to request reconsideration by the Council

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Designated persons, entities, and bodies must obtain authorization from the competent authorities of the relevant EU Member State before using frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments.

persons, entities, and bodies listed under Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 and Regulation (EU) 2020/1998
licensing
medium

Designated persons, entities, and bodies seeking reconsideration of their listing must submit the request with supporting documentation to the Council of the European Union by the stated review deadline.

listed natural personslisted legal personslisted entitieslisted bodies
Before 31 August 2026
reporting

Affected Parties

People, entities, and bodies added to the EU human rights sanctions listBanks and financial institutions handling funds linked to listed parties+1 more…

Tags

EU sanctions,human rights,asset freeze