Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1472 of 18 July 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
The EU has expanded sanctions against Belarus by banning the import and export of military goods, tightening financial restrictions, and introducing new controls to prevent circumvention via third countries. It also blocks recognition of investor-state dispute settlements related to these sanctions and allows recovery of damages from entities pursuing such claims.
Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1494 of 18 July 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
The EU introduced an optional administrative mechanism allowing Member States to require prior authorisation for exports of certain sensitive goods to third countries, if there’s credible suspicion they might be diverted to Belarus. This targeted measure aims to prevent circumvention of sanctions while maintaining legal clarity for exporters.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1471 of 18 July 2025 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP
The EU introduced a mechanism allowing Member States to require prior authorisation for exports of certain goods to third countries if there is credible suspicion that these goods could be diverted to Belarus or used by Belarusian entities. This measure is intended to prevent circumvention of sanctions, without imposing a blanket ban, and gives national authorities a proportionate tool to ensure compliance and legal clarity.
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2025/1461 of 18 July 2025 implementing Decision 2012/642/CFSP
The EU has updated its sanctions against Belarus by adding eight new entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures due to their involvement in Belarus’s military and industrial complex. These entities include manufacturers of military equipment, dual-use technologies, and companies supplying components for Russian military systems, reflecting the EU’s continued efforts to counter Belarus’s support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.