The EU expands sanctions against those responsible for cyberattacks threatening Europe
16 Mar 2026
Effective: 16 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Companies with international operations, financial institutions and technology service providers in the EU
Summary
The EU Council updates the list of individuals and entities sanctioned for cyberattacks against the Union or its Member States. This involves asset freezing and entry bans into the EU for those affected.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Implementing Regulation updates the list of natural and legal persons subject to restrictive measures under Regulation (EU) 2019/796, the EU's sanctions framework against cyberattacks. Sanctions include asset freezing and the prohibition of making funds available to designated persons, as well as travel restrictio…
Full official title
CELEX:32026R0589: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/589 del Consejo, de 16 de marzo de 2026, por el que se aplica el Reglamento (UE) 2019/796 relativo a medidas restrictivas contra los ciberataques que amenacen a la Unión o a sus Estados miembros