EU declares Middle East situation as exceptional event disrupting markets since February 2026
16 Apr 2026
Effective: 16 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Companies with exposure to Middle East markets, importers, exporters and energy sectors
Summary
The European Commission officially recognizes that the crisis in the Middle East since 28 February 2026 constitutes an exceptional event with significant impact on European markets.
Detailed analysis
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Commission Implementing Decision 2026/889 formally qualifies the situation in the Middle East since 28 February 2026 as an exceptional event generating significant market disruption. This declaration has relevant practical implications, as it enables the application of safeguard measures, emergency state aid and flexib…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0889: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/889 de la Comisión, de 16 de abril de 2026, por la que se determina que la situación existente en Oriente Próximo desde el 28 de febrero de 2026 es un acontecimiento excepcional que genera una perturbación significativa de los mercados