Here’s a breakdown of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1094 concerning restrictive measures against Syria:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, which concerns restrictive measures (sanctions) in view of the situation in Syria. The new regulation updates the list of individuals and entities subject to these sanctions by removing some entries, updating information for others, and adding new entries. These measures are part of the EU’s ongoing efforts to address the situation in Syria.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** States that Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 is amended according to the Annex of this new regulation.
* **Article 2:** Specifies that the regulation comes into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
The Annex itself contains the specific amendments to Annex II of the original regulation:
* **Section A (‘Persons’):** Replaces 302 entries with updated information on individuals subject to sanctions. This includes names, identifying information (like dates and places of birth, passport numbers), reasons for listing, and the date of listing. The reasons typically involve being associated with the former al-Assad regime, involvement in violence against the civilian population, providing support to the regime, or benefiting from it.
* **Section B (‘Entities’):** Deletes 22 entities from the list of sanctioned entities.
* **Section B (‘Entities’):** Replaces 50 entries with updated information on entities subject to sanctions. Similar to the individuals, the reasons for listing often involve providing support to the former al-Assad regime, benefiting from it, or being involved in activities that enable the regime’s actions.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* The updated list of sanctioned individuals and entities in Annex II is the core of this regulation. Anyone dealing with individuals or entities related to Syria needs to consult this list carefully to ensure compliance with EU sanctions.
* The “Reasons” column provides crucial context for why individuals and entities are sanctioned. This can help in assessing the risk associated with dealing with them, even indirectly.
* The regulation directly affects individuals and companies operating in EU member states, as it is binding and directly applicable.
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