The EU updates sanctions and restrictive measures against Libya
12 Oct 2026Effective: 09 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Companies, financial entities and persons with commercial or financial links to Libya
Summary
The EU Council modifies the sanctions in force against Libya. Economic and personal restrictions applicable in the context of the Libyan conflict are updated.
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Regulation (EU) 2026/2259 amends Regulation (EU) 2016/44, which establishes the framework of restrictive measures by the European Union against the situation in Libya. These modifications may include changes in lists of persons and entities subject to asset freezing or travel bans, as well as adjustments to applicable …
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OJ:L_202602259: Reglamento (UE) 2026/2259 del Consejo, de 9 de octubre de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) 2016/44, relativo a las medidas restrictivas habida cuenta de la situación en Libia
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