EC Lays Out New Sanctions Framework for Those Threatening Sovereignty of Moldova

The European Council adopted a new sanctions framework April 28 that allows the EU to impose restrictions on parties responsible for supporting or implementing actions that undermine the sovereignty of Moldova. The sanctions will target those who "obstruct or undermine the democratic political process, including the holding of elections, or attempt to overthrow the constitutional order, including through acts of violence," and those who engage in financial misconduct and the "unauthorised export of capital," the EC said. The restrictions amount to an asset freeze and travel ban.