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Review of the EU legislation for 25/02/2025

The regulation amends EU sanctions against Belarus in connection with its involvement in Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The key changes include: - Removal of two entries from the sanctions list (one duplicate entry and one deceased person) - Updates to the justifications for 10 natural persons, including officials, judges, and businesspeople supporting the Lukashenka regime - Amendments to…

Decision No 2/2025 of the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road of 17 January 2025 as regards the recognition of smart tachographs for the enforcement of the Agreement and the provision by the European Commission of smart tachograph certification services to Ukraine [2025/409]

The essence of the act: This Decision establishes the recognition and use of smart tachographs under the EU-Ukraine Agreement on freight road transport. It allows vehicles registered in both the EU and Ukraine to use advanced smart tachograph systems that provide more detailed monitoring capabilities than traditional digital tachographs. The Decision also establishes the European Commission's…

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/355 of 21 February 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2389 concerning the establishment of frequency rates for identity checks and physical checks on consignments of plants, plant products and other objects entering the Union

The act establishes new rules for checking plants, plant products, and other objects entering the European Union through border control posts. It modifies the frequency rates for identity and physical checks of various agricultural products, focusing on specific categories like cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, and used machinery from different countries. The regulation aims to ensure…

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/389 of 24 February 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

1. Essence of the Act: This is Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/389 which adds new sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The regulation adds 48 persons and 35 entities to the EU sanctions list, including military industry executives, propagandists, and companies providing military equipment to Russia. The sanctions include asset freezes and…

Council Regulation (EU) 2025/390 of 24 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

The essence of the act: This regulation amends EU Regulation 269/2014 concerning sanctions against Russia related to actions undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity. It introduces new criteria for asset freezing, enhances measures against Russian oil shipping practices, strengthens information sharing between authorities, and provides additional protections for EU operators complying with sanctions. Structure and main provisions: 1. New listing…

Council Regulation (EU) 2025/392 of 24 February 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine

- This regulation amends EU sanctions against Belarus and has implications for Ukraine. Key points about the act: 1. Essence in 3-5 sentences: The regulation strengthens restrictions on dual-use goods and technology exports to Belarus, particularly items that could enhance Belarus's defense and security sector. It expands controls on items used by Russia in its war against Ukraine…

Council Regulation (EU) 2025/398 of 24 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2022/263 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine

The essence of the act: This regulation amends EU Regulation 2022/263 concerning restrictive measures against Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. It introduces new prohibitions on supplying banknotes, certain goods, technology, and services to non-government controlled areas in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The regulation also strengthens enforcement mechanisms and clarifies provisions on circumvention of sanctions. Structure and…

Council Regulation (EU) 2025/401 of 24 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

1. Essence of the act: This regulation amends EU Regulation 692/2014 concerning restrictive measures related to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol. It introduces new prohibitions on supplying banknotes, providing various professional services, and exporting certain goods and technology to Crimea and Sevastopol. The regulation also strengthens provisions against circumvention and establishes requirements for EU…

Council Regulation (EU) 2025/395 of 24 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

1. Essence of the act: The regulation establishes a comprehensive sanctions framework targeting Russian entities involved in military, defense, aviation, electronics and shipbuilding industries. It creates a detailed registry of 313 companies and organizations subject to restrictive measures, effectively limiting their access to European markets, technologies, and resources. The measures represent a coordinated effort to constrain…

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/354 of 21 February 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/405 as regards the lists of third countries with an approved control plan and the lists of third countries authorised for the entry into the Union of certain fishery products

The essence of the act in 3-5 sentences: This Regulation amends the EU rules regarding the lists of third countries authorized to export certain fishery products and food-producing animals to the EU. It updates the lists of countries that have approved control plans for monitoring pharmacologically active substances, pesticides and contaminants in food products. The act…

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/408 of 24 February 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

This Council Implementing Regulation amends the EU's restrictive measures against Syria following the fall of al-Assad's regime. The act suspends certain sanctions and removes six Syrian financial and aviation entities from the sanctions list, while maintaining asset freeze for the Central Bank of Syria. The structure of the act is typical for EU implementing regulations, consisting…

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/386 of 24 February 2025 implementing Article 8a of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine

This Council Implementing Regulation amends the EU sanctions regime against Belarus in connection with its involvement in Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The act primarily deals with updates to the list of sanctioned individuals and entities. The structure of the regulation consists of two main articles and an annex. Article 1 implements changes to Annex I of…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 25/02/2025

Digest of Legislative Changes: 1. The powers of the Coordination Headquarters for Population Evacuation have been expanded. Now it is responsible not only for mandatory evacuation but also for coordinating any mass population movement. Management of the headquarters has been transferred from the Minister of Reintegration to the Vice Prime Minister for Ukraine's Restoration. A representative…

On Approval of Amendments to the Procedure for State Registration of Works and Research Related to Geological Study of Subsoil

(As amendments are made to the procedure related to the Subsoil Code of Ukraine) Essence of Changes: The Order amends the Procedure for State Registration of Works and Research on Geological Study of Subsoil. Key changes relate to automatic extension of registered work terms during martial law, clarification of electronic document submission procedures, and establishment of additional…

On Approval of the Primary Accounting Documentation Form No. 001/o “Primary Medical Record” and Instructions for Its Completion

Essence of the Act: The order approves a new form of primary medical card and instructions for its completion to record injured servicemembers at the pre-hospital stage. The document aims to standardize medical documentation and implement electronic record-keeping through the Armed Forces Medical Information System. Structure and Main Provisions: 1. The order consists of two main parts -…

On Approval of the Procedure for Organizing and Ensuring the Consideration of Reports on Possible Facts of Corruption or Corruption-Related Offenses, Other Violations of the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption” in the National Guard of Ukraine

This order establishes the procedure for handling corruption offense reports in the National Guard of Ukraine. It defines how to receive, register, review, and verify such reports through internal and external communication channels. The structure of the order includes general provisions, the procedure for receiving and registering reports, as well as their review and verification. The…

On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated July 29, 2022 No. 854

(related to martial law) Essence of the Act: The document amends the provisions of the Coordination Headquarters for Population Evacuation, expanding its powers and changing its name to the "Coordination Headquarters for Evacuation Measures and Effective Response to Mass Population Displacement". The leadership of the headquarters is changing - now it is headed by the Vice Prime…

On the Continuation of Duties of the State Secretary

This is a technical order of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding a personnel matter in the context of ministry renaming. The essence is that the state secretary continues to perform his duties in the renamed ministry. The document structure is simple - it is a single administrative provision that: - Fixes the continuation of powers of Dombrovsky…
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