The Council of the European Union adopted four acts by written procedure in May 2026, according to a monthly summary published on 13 July 2026. Two acts concern restrictive measures on Sudan, and two set EU positions for the Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention.
On 7 May 2026, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/1049 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1051, renewing restrictive measures on Sudan under Decision 2014/450/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 747/2014. These measures target individuals and entities involved in activities threatening peace, security, or stability in Sudan, including the conflict in Darfur. The renewals extend asset freezes and travel bans for designated persons and entities.
On 29 May 2026, the Council adopted two Decisions (EU) 2026/1213 and 2026/1212 on the EU position within the Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention at its 20th meeting. Decision 2026/1213 covers conclusions on recommendations and the election of GREVIO members for matters related to judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum, and non-refoulement. Decision 2026/1212 addresses the same committee meeting for matters related to EU institutions and public administration. These decisions align the EU's stance in the committee, which monitors implementation of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
The acts were adopted without debate via written procedure, a standard method for routine or non-controversial decisions. The summary provides no further details on the content of the sanctions listings or the specific EU positions taken at the Istanbul Convention committee meeting.
The Sudan sanctions renewals affect designated individuals and entities, restricting their access to EU financial systems and travel. For EU member states, the measures require continued enforcement of asset freezes and travel bans. The Istanbul Convention decisions impact EU institutions and member states participating in the committee, ensuring a coordinated EU position on GREVIO elections and recommendations. No new sanctions designations or policy shifts were announced; the acts are procedural renewals and position-setting.