Council of the European Union 9 January 2025, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/44 of 9 January 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela

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The Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/44 amends Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2017/2063, expanding the list of individuals subject to restrictive measures due to their involvement in undermining democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. The regulation highlights the continued grave human rights situation in Venezuela and the lack of progress towards democratic dialogue, leading to the inclusion of 15 individuals associated with electoral irregularities and human rights violations. This regulation is binding and directly applicable across all EU Member States, effective upon publication.AI