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The EU expands sanctions against those responsible for cyberattacks threatening Europe

12 May 2026 Effective: 11 May 2026 78 views
Who is affected:
Technology companies, financial entities and any operator subject to EU sanctions compliance

Summary

The EU Council updates restrictive measures (sanctions) against persons and entities responsible for cyberattacks against the Union or its Member States.

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This Decision amends the EU sanctions regime established in 2019 to respond to significant cyberattacks. Restrictive measures include asset freezing and prohibition of entry into EU territory for designated natural and legal persons. The amendment may expand the list of sanctioned subjects, update designation criteria …

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Full official title

CELEX:32026D1079: Decisión (PESC) 2026/1079 del Consejo, de 11 de mayo de 2026, por la que se modifica la Decisión (PESC) 2019/797 relativa a medidas restrictivas contra los ciberataques que amenacen a la Unión o a sus Estados miembros

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SMEs Technology

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