EU Prolongs and Simultaneously Amends Its Sanctions in Relation to Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Trade Practitioner on March 19, 2018 Posted in EU, Export Controls & Sanctions

The Council of the EU has decided to extend the EU restrictive measures concerning the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the asset freezes, until 31 March 2019 (Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/459). In addition, the EU has decided to lift a travel ban on persons who were involved in violent incidents in Mostar on 10 February 1997 (Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/458). The travel ban for three persons who are currently subject to the investigation by the Bosnian authorities has not been enforced since 20 March 2018.