Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2372

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THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:

(1)On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

(2)On 20 December 2022, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2667 (2022), which removes the notification requirements set out in paragraph 5 of UNSC Resolution 1807 (2008) with respect to the arms embargo on non-governmental entities and individuals operating in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

(3)On 29 June 2026, the UNSC adopted Resolution 2825 (2026), which amends the criteria for the designation of persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures set out in paragraphs 9 and 11 of UNSC Resolution 1807 (2008).

(4)Further Union action is needed in order to implement certain measures.

(5)Decision 2010/788/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: