The Council of the European Union's Working Party on Human Rights (COHOM) is scheduled to meet on 24 June 2026 at 09:00 in the Justus Lipsius Building, Brussels, to discuss the EU Global Human Rights Sanction Regime (EUGHRSR) and cooperation with the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI). The meeting, announced in a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council, will also include an 'Any Other Business' session. Documents for the meeting are available on the Delegates Portal, with room attendants providing copies on request.
COHOM, composed of human rights experts from EU member states, is responsible for coordinating EU human rights policy. The agenda item on the EU Global Human Rights Sanction Regime suggests continued work on the EU's framework for imposing targeted sanctions, such as asset freezes and travel bans, on individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights violations. The second item, cooperation with DROI, indicates efforts to align Council and Parliament positions on human rights issues, potentially including joint initiatives or information sharing.
The meeting comes as the EU has been expanding its human rights sanctions toolbox in recent years, with the EUGHRSR established in 2020. No prior coverage of this specific meeting exists in the available record. The outcome of the discussions may inform future Council decisions on sanctions listings or legislative proposals, though the notice itself does not specify any concrete measures. Stakeholders affected include EU member states, which implement sanctions; targeted individuals and entities; and human rights advocacy groups monitoring EU action. Institutional follow-up may include a report to the Council's Foreign Affairs Council or a joint statement with the European Parliament.