The Council of the European Union adopted two acts by written procedure on 19 February 2026, updating the EU's lists of persons, groups and entities subject to restrictive measures for combating terrorism. The update, recorded in a monthly summary of Council acts published on 7 July 2026, consists of a Council Decision and an Implementing Regulation, along with a related notice for the attention of the affected group.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/421 amends Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577, which itself implements Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on specific measures to combat terrorism. The amendment updates the list of designated individuals and entities. In parallel, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/420 implements Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001, updating the corresponding restrictive measures, including asset freezes and prohibitions on making funds available to listed parties. A notice (document reference 6094/26) accompanies the two legal acts, providing information to the concerned group. The full texts of the acts are available via the Council's public register.
The update follows the Council's regular practice of reviewing and amending the EU terrorist lists to reflect changes in the threat landscape or new information. The lists are a key tool in the EU's counter-terrorism framework, targeting entities involved in terrorist acts. The written procedure, used for non-controversial or urgent decisions, allowed the adoption without a formal meeting. The decision impacts designated individuals and entities, who face asset freezes and travel bans within the EU, as well as financial institutions and other economic operators that must comply with the sanctions. No further institutional follow-up is required, as the acts are immediately binding on member states.