Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine have aligned themselves with the European Union's restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy announced on 29 July 2026. The alignment follows the Council's adoption on 13 July 2026 of Decision (CFSP) 2026/1713, which added eight natural persons and four entities to the EU sanctions list for cyber-attacks. The eight countries will ensure their national policies conform to the Council decision, which targets individuals and entities involved in cyber-attacks that threaten the EU or its member states. The EU welcomed the commitment, which reinforces a coordinated international response to malicious cyber activities. The sanctions framework, originally established by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/797, allows the EU to impose asset freezes and travel bans on those responsible for cyber-attacks. The latest additions bring the total number of listed individuals and entities to over 30, reflecting the EU's ongoing efforts to deter and respond to cyber threats. The alignment by non-EU countries, particularly EU candidate and associated states, underscores the broad support for the EU's cyber sanctions regime and its role in promoting global cybersecurity norms.
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