The EU supports creating a weapons of mass destruction-free zone in the Middle East
13 Jul 2026
Effective: 10 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
EU institutions and Member States in matters of foreign policy
Summary
The EU Council adopts a foreign policy decision to promote denuclearization and elimination of chemical and biological weapons in the Middle East. It is a diplomatic measure with no direct effect on Spanish citizens or companies.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1729 of the EU, adopted on 10 July 2026, frames European external action in support of a weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-free zone in the Middle East, adapted to the current regional security environment. This is a Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) measure that channels EU resourc…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601729: Decisión (PESC) 2026/1729 del Consejo, de 10 de julio de 2026, en apoyo de una zona libre de armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Próximo en un entorno de seguridad regional dinámico