Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

EU Council and council of the EU Press 6 October 2021

(Source: Council of the EU and European Council)

On 10 September 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1470^[1] amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

The Council Decision renewed the existing restrictive measures for a further 6 months, until 15 March 2022.

The Candidate Countries Montenegro and Albania^[2], and the EFTA country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine align themselves with this Council 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 13.09.2021 in the Official Journal of the European Union no. L 321, p. 32.

^[2] Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.