– 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 and items contributing to Belarus’s military systems. The regulation also imposes new restrictions on exports of industrial goods, construction services, and financial services to Belarus. It introduces enhanced due diligence requirements for EU operators exporting certain goods to prevent circumvention.
2. Structure and main provisions:
– Expands list of controlled dual-use items and technology
– Strengthens prohibition on export of goods that could enhance Belarusian industrial and military capabilities
– Introduces new restrictions on:
* Construction services
* Software for oil/gas exploration
* Financial services and crypto assets
* Road transport
– Adds new designation criteria for sanctions
– Enhances compliance and enforcement mechanisms
– Updates various technical annexes with detailed lists of restricted items
3. Key provisions for implementation:
– Detailed lists of restricted goods and technology in updated annexes
– New derogation procedures for humanitarian purposes
– Enhanced due diligence requirements for EU exporters
– Strengthened reporting obligations
– Expanded information sharing between authorities
– New provisions on jurisdiction and legal remedies
– Technical amendments to improve clarity and enforcement
The regulation significantly expands the scope of EU sanctions against Belarus while focusing on preventing circumvention of restrictions related to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
