EU Extends Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime for 3 Years

The European Council on Dec. 4 extended by three years, until Dec. 8, 2026, its EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime pertaining to individuals and entities responsible for perpetrating human rights abuses around the world, the council announced. The sanctions cover 67 people and 20 entities and include a travel ban and asset freeze. The council said that "[e]xisting restrictive measures (sanctions) will continue to be reviewed annually."