Trade & Sanctions

EU Council Adopts Conclusions on Countering Hybrid Threats

The Council of the EU has adopted conclusions on advancing the EU's capacity to counter hybrid threats, reaffirming its commitment to use all available tools to prevent, deter, and respond to hybrid campaigns. The conclusions specifically condemn Russia's persistent hybrid activities and outline a strategic approach to counter these threats.

EU Council Sanctions Three Entities and Two Individuals for Cyber-Attacks

The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions on three entities and two individuals for their involvement in malicious cyber-attacks targeting EU member states and partners. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans, expanding the EU's horizontal cyber sanctions regime.

EU Sanctions Four Individuals for Russian Information Manipulation

The Council of the EU has sanctioned four individuals for their involvement in Russia's hybrid activities and foreign information manipulation. These individuals are now subject to asset freezes and travel bans within the EU.

EU Council Sanctions Nine Individuals for Bucha Massacre

The EU Council has sanctioned nine individuals for their role in the Bucha massacre, imposing asset freezes and travel bans. These measures are part of broader sanctions against Russia due to its war of aggression against Ukraine.

Media Advisory: EU Environment Council Meeting

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the Environment Council meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including discussions on CO2 emission standards, post-2030 decarbonisation efforts, and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.

EU Council Sanctions 16 Persons, 3 Entities for Iran Human Rights Violations

The Council of the EU has sanctioned an additional 16 individuals and three entities for serious human rights violations in Iran. These measures include asset freezes and travel bans, bringing the total number of sanctioned individuals to 263 and entities to 53.

EU Council Media Advisory: General Affairs Council and Montenegro Accession Conference

The EU Council has issued a media advisory for a meeting of the General Affairs Council and an accession conference with Montenegro scheduled for March 17, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including press conferences and working lunches, for journalists attending the event in Brussels.

Department of the Interior OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026 Grant Funding

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is offering grant funding through its Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for 2026. The program aims to address immediate economic, financial, and government service challenges in U.S. territories and freely associated states, with proposals due May 18, 2026.

OIA Brown Treesnake Program Funding Proposals

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is seeking funding proposals for its Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control Program. The program aims to prevent BTS migration, control populations on Guam, and support ecosystem restoration, with a total award of $4,000,000 available.

GSA Grant Opportunity: Promote U.S. Distilled Spirits Exports to Uzbekistan

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), through the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), has announced a funding opportunity to design and deliver a training program promoting U.S. distilled spirits exports to Uzbekistan. The award is for $115,000, with applications due by May 14, 2026.