16/05/2022 (Agence Europe) – The Council of the EU decided on Monday 16 May to extend the framework for restrictive measures against cyber attacks threatening the EU and its Member States by 3 years, until 18 May 2025. Currently, eight individuals and four entities are affected by these sanctions. Their inclusion in the framework of measures will continue to be reviewed every twelve months. “The decision to extend the restrictive measures for 3 years demonstrates the EU’s strong commitment to strengthening its resilience and its ability to prevent, deter and respond to cyber threats and malicious cyber activities in order to safeguard European security and interests”, the EU Council said in its statement. The sanctions framework was put in place in May 2019 (see EUROPE 12257/9). (CG)