The EU finances global measures against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the hands of non-state groups
13 Jul 2026Effective: 10 Jul 202673 views
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Exporters of dual-use technology, chemical, biological, nuclear industry and manufacturers of vector systems
Summary
The EU Council provides financial support for the implementation of the UN resolution that prevents terrorists and other groups from accessing nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.
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This CFSP Decision channels European funds to support the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004), which requires States to adopt legislative and control measures to prevent non-state actors—such as terrorist groups—from acquiring, developing or transferring weapons of mass destruction and their de…
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OJ:L_202601704: Decisión (PESC) 2026/1704 del Consejo, de 10 de julio de 2026, de apoyo a la aplicación de la Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sobre la no proliferación de las armas de destrucción masiva y sus sistemas vectores entre agentes no estatales
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