Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon

Overview

On 7 December 2020, the Council adopted conclusions in which it noted with increasing concern that the grave financial, economic, social and political crisis that has taken root in Lebanon had continued to worsen over the previous months and that the Lebanese population was the first to suffer from the increasing difficulties in the country. Since then, the Council has repeatedly expressed grave concern about the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. Despite repeated calls on Lebanese political forces and stakeholders to act in the national interest and to no longer delay the formation of a fully empowered government capable of meeting the country’s urgent needs and implementing critical reforms, there has been no progress. Against this background, on 30 July the Council adopted targeted restrictive measures to address the situation in Lebanon. Those restrictive measures provides for the possibility of imposing sanctions against persons and entities who are responsible for undermining democracy or the rule of law in Lebanon. The measures consist of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for persons, and an asset freeze for entities. In addition, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds available to those listed. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible, including the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.

Targeted country

Legal bases

• Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon
• Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon

Official resources