EU Passes Targeted Sanctions Framework for Lebanon
The European Council adopted a framework on July 30 for targeted sanctions against Lebanese individuals and entities responsible for “undermining democracy or the rule of law in Lebanon.” Actions that may warrant sanctions include obstructing the democratic political process through…
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“hampering the formation of a government” or the holding of elections, undermining plans by Lebanese authorities to improve accountability and proper governance and “serious financial misconduct,” a press release said. The sanctions will include a travel ban and an asset freeze for individuals, and an asset freeze for entities.