EU Council updates sanctions against persons linked to Syrian regime
19 May 2026
Effective: 18 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Financial entities, exporters and companies with activity related to Syria
Summary
The EU modifies its list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures due to the situation in Syria. It affects individuals with entry prohibition and asset freezing.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Implementing Decision updates the annex to Decision 2013/255/CFSP, which establishes individual sanctions against persons responsible for repression in Syria. The measures include travel ban to the EU and freezing of financial assets. Periodic review of these lists is mandatory under EU law to ensure their proport…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D1106: Decisión de Ejecución (PESC) 2026/1106 del Consejo, de 18 de mayo de 2026, por la que se aplica la Decisión 2013/255/PESC relativa a la adopción de medidas restrictivas habida cuenta de la situación en Siria