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[:uk]Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2670 of 8 October 2024 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo[:][:uk] Detailed Description of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2670 Overview: The Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2670 of 8 October 2024 amends Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This regulation specifically removes two individuals from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures as listed in Annex Ia of the original regulation. Key Provisions: Legal Basis: The regulation is adopted under the authority of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and pursuant to Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005. This article empowers the Council to amend the list of persons, entities, and bodies subject to restrictive measures. Proposal from the High Representative: The amendment follows a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, ensuring that the decision aligns with the EU’s foreign policy objectives. Implementation of Court Judgments: The regulation acknowledges the judgments of the General Court in Cases T-88/23 and T-89/23. As a result of these judgments, the Council has decided to remove two entries from the list to comply with the court’s decisions. Amendment of Annex Ia: Annex Ia to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 is amended by deleting the entries pertaining to the following individuals from Section A (“Persons”): Evariste BOSHAB Alex Kande MUPOMPA This means that these individuals are no longer subject to the restrictive measures outlined in the regulation. Entry into Force: The regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This ensures immediate applicability of the amendments. Binding Nature: The regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. This underscores the uniformity of the EU’s legal framework and the direct effect of such regulations. Significance: The removal of these individuals from Annex Ia signifies the EU’s response to legal developments and court rulings. It reflects the commitment to uphold the rulings of the General Court and adjust restrictive measures accordingly. Publication and Reference: The regulation is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring transparency and accessibility. An Electronic Legal Information (ELI) reference is provided for ease of access: ELI: http://d […]

[:uk]Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2663 of 8 October 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia[:][:uk] Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2663 of 8 October 2024 This Regulation implements changes to Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities, and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia. Amendment to Annex I Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 is amended as follows: The entries for two individuals in Sections A and B are deleted. Deleted Entries Entry 18: Moez Ben Moncef Ben Mohamed Trabelsi Entry 21: Houssem Ben Mohamed Naceur Ben Mohamed Trabelsi As a result, these individuals are no longer subject to the restrictive measures outlined in Regulation (EU) No 101/2011. Entry into Force This Regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It is binding in its entirety and […]

[:uk]Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2658 of 3 October 2024 establishing a fisheries closure for hake in GFCM geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11 for demersal longliners flying the flag of Italy and having an overall length equal or superior to 18 meters and inferior to 24 meters[:][:uk]Summary of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2658 of 3 October 2024 The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/2658, which establishes a fisheries closure for hake (Merluccius merluccius) in specific geographical subareas of the Mediterranean Sea. This measure affects demersal longline fishing vessels flying the flag of Italy, with an overall length equal to or exceeding 18 meters but less than 24 meters. Key Provisions Effort Exhaustion (Article 1) The regulation declares that the maximum allowable fishing effort allocated to Italy for hake in the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) geographical subareas 8, 9, 10, and 11 for the year 2024 is deemed to have been reached as of the date specified in the annex. Prohibitions (Article 2) As a result of the effort exhaustion, the following activities are prohibited for the affected vessels from the date set out in the annex: Fishing activities targeting hake in GFCM geographical subareas 8, 9, 10, and 11. Retaining hake on board. Relocating hake. Transhipping hake. Landing hake caught by these vessels after the specified date. Entry into Force (Article 3) This regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Details Provided in the Annex Member State Italy Fishing Effort Group Code EFF1/MED2_LL3 Stock Group Hake (Merluccius merluccius) in GSAs 8, 9, 10, and 11 Vessels Concerned Demersal longliners ≥ 18 m and < 24 m in overall length Closing Date 7 September 2024 Affected Geographical Subareas The regulation pertains to the following GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs): GSA 8: Corsica Island GSA 9: Ligurian and North Tyrrhenian Sea GSA 10: South Tyrrhenian Sea GSA 11: Sardinia Vessels Subject to the Closure The closure applies exclusively to Italian-flagged or registered demersal longline vessels that meet the following criteria: An overall length equal to or greater than 18 meters. An overall length less than 24 meters. Prohibited Activities From 7 September 2024, the specified vessels are prohibited from engaging in: Fishing for hake in the designated GSAs. Keeping hake onboard the vessel. Moving hake to another location. Transferring hake to another vessel (transhipping). Landing hake caught after the closure date. Purpose of the Regulation The regulation ensures compliance with the fishing effort limits set for hake stocks in the Mediterranean Sea for the year 2024. By declaring the fishing effort as exhausted, the European Commission aims to prevent overfishing and promote the sustainable management of marine resources. Legal References The regulation is enacted under the authority granted by: Article 36(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009, establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy. Council Regulation (EU) 2024/259 of 10 January 2024, which sets fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks in the Mediterranean and Black Seas for 2024. Implementation The regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States of the European Union. It is effective from the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Official Publication Details The regulation was published under the following identifiers: Publication Date: 9 October 2024 Official Journal: Official Journal of the European Union, L series ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2658/oj ISSN: 1977-0677 (electronic edition) Contact Information For further details or clarifications, the regulation can be accessed through the European Union's legal portal using the provided Electronic L […]

[:uk]Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2672 of 8 October 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1716 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua[:][:uk] The Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2672 of 8 October 2024 amends Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1716 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua. The regulation updates the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures by revising the entries for two natural persons and one legal entity. Amendments to Annex I A. Natural Persons Referred to in Article 2 The entries for individuals numbered 5 and 12 are replaced with updated information: Name: Luís PÉREZ OLIVAS Date of Birth: 8 January 1956 Gender: Male Details: Head of District Three Police Station in Managua since 2023. Former General Commissioner and Legal Assistance Main Officer (DAEJ) in the “El Chipote” penitentiary centre. Responsible for serious human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force, mistreatment of detainees, and other forms of degrading treatment. Date of Listing: 4 May 2020 Name: Alba Luz RAMOS VANEGAS Date of Birth: 3 June 1949 Gender: Female Nationality: Nicaraguan Passport Number: A0009864 (Nicaragua) Details: Former President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Nicaragua. Responsible for instrumentalizing the judiciary in favor of the interests of the Ortega regime through selective criminalization of opposition activities. Perpetuated violations of due process rights, arbitrary arrests, and the disqualification of political parties and opposition candidates. Responsible for serious human rights violations, repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and seriously undermining the rule of law in Nicaragua. Date of Listing: 2 August 2021 B. Legal Persons, Entities, and Bodies Referred to in Article 2 The entry for entity numbered 2 is replaced with updated information: Name: Supreme Electoral Council (Consejo Supremo Electoral) Address: Pista Juan Pablo II, Managua 14005, Nicaragua Website: https://www.cse.gob.ni/ Email: [email protected] Details: The Supreme Electoral Council (SEC) is responsible for the preparation, holding, and certification of the general elections of 7 November 2021, which lacked transparency, genuine opposition, and democratic debate, undermining democratic institutions and processes. The SEC deprived the opposition of the opportunity to participate in free elections and organized polls under non-democratic conditions. On 3 October 2023, the SEC canceled the legal status of Yatama, the main indigenous political party in Nicaragua, hindering its participation in the March 2024 elections in two autonomous regions (Costa Caribe and Costa Caribe Norte). The SEC is responsible for the repression of the democratic opposition and undermining democracy and the rule of law in Nicaragua. Date of Listing: 10 January 2022 Entry into Force This regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all M […]

[:uk]On Amending the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 5, 2018, No. 1029[:][:uk] The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the […]