Regulatory Alerts2012-03-23
EU Financial Sanctions in Response to Political Instability in Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, and Egypt
The European Union has imposed restrictive financial measures against individuals and entities in Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, and Egypt following recent political instability. The document cites specific Council Decisions and Regulations establishing these sanctions for each country. It urges verification of any existing relationships with listed persons to ensure strict compliance with EU restrictions.
Communication of April 2011.
Financial sanctions imposed by the European Union.
In relation to recent episodes of political instability affecting Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, and Egypt, the European Union has imposed the application of restrictive financial measures against persons and entities belonging to the aforementioned African countries1.
In this regard, it is requested to verify the existence of any relationships maintained with the names included in the lists attached to the aforementioned Community acts in order to ensure strict compliance with the restrictive measures imposed by the European Union.
1 Côte d'Ivoire: Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29.10.2010 and subsequent amendments, and Regulation (EU) No 25/2011 of 14.1.2011; Tunisia: Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31.1.2011, Decision 2011/79/CFSP of 4.2.2011 and Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 of 4.2.2011; Egypt: Decision 2011/172/CFSP of 21.3.2011 and Regulation (EU) No 270/2011 of 21.3.2011.