The Council has today prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2026. The decision was taken on the basis of the annual review of the restrictive measures and in view of the continuing grave situation in Myanmar, including actions undermining democracy, as well as serious human rights violations
Restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 106 individuals and 22 entities.
Those listed under the sanctions regime are subject to an asset freeze and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited. Additionally, a travel ban to the EU applies to the natural persons listed.
Other EU restrictive measures remain in place: the embargo on arms and equipment and export restrictions on equipment for monitoring communications which might be used for internal repression, the export ban on dual-use goods for use by the military and border guard police, and the prohibition of military training and cooperation with the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw).
EU restrictive measures come in addition to the withholding of EU financial assistance directly going to the government and the freezing of all EU assistance that may be seen as legitimising the junta.
The EU reiterates its strongest condemnation of the actions taken by the Myanmar military since 1 February 2021 and calls for the end of all forms of violence and the release of all prisoners arbitrarily detained.
The EU stands ready to impose additional restrictive measures targeting those responsible for the ongoing violence and serious human rights violations in the country, and will continue to ensure that these measures remain targeted and do not harm the broader Myanmar population.
The EU remains committed to supporting the people of Myanmar in their struggle for democracy, human rights, accountability and a peaceful future.