Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1941

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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 of 18 January 2016 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011^note, and in particular Article 20(b) thereof,Whereas:

(1)Regulation (EU) 2016/44 gives effect to measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333^note.

(2)Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 lists vessels designated by the United Nations Sanctions Committee in accordance with paragraph 11 of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2146 (2014). Those vessels are subject to a number of prohibitions under Regulation (EU) 2016/44, including the prohibition to load, transport or discharge crude oil from Libya, to access ports in the territory of the Union, the provision of bunkering or ship supply services or any other services, and the prohibition to engage in financial transactions.

(3)On 22 July 2026, the UNSC Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1970 (2011) decided to add one vessel to the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures set out in paragraph 10 of UNSC Resolution 2146 (2014).

(4)Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5)In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,

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