On 17 February 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/212[1] implementing Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP.
The Council Decision adds eight natural persons and two entities to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.
The Candidate Countries Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania[2], the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this decision.
They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.
The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.
[1] Published on 17.02.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no L 43 I, p.6.
[2] Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.
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