The EU updates its sanctions against those responsible for cyberattacks threatening Europe
13 Jul 2026
Effective: 13 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
EU Member States, sanctioned entities and critical infrastructure sectors
Summary
The EU Council modifies its sanctions regime to combat cyberattacks against the Union or its Member States. Restrictive measures applicable to persons and entities involved in these threats are updated.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Council Decision modifies the EU sanctioning framework established in 2019 against cyberattacks of significant relevance. It allows the imposition of restrictive measures such as asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU on natural and legal persons responsible for or involved in cyberattacks against Eur…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D1713: Decisión (PESC) 2026/1713 del Consejo, de 13 de julio 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