EU extends sanctions against Transnistrian leadership until October 2027
The European Union has extended restrictive measures against the leadership of Moldova's breakaway Transnistrian region for another year, maintaining sanctions intended to support efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the longstanding territorial dispute.
LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 27, 2026 — The Council of the European Union adopted Decision (CFSP) 2026/2397, extending restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova until Oct. 31, 2027. The decision amends Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP, which established the current legal framework for the restrictions.
The extension follows a review of the existing measures and replaces their previous expiration date of Oct. 31, 2026. The decision does not introduce new designations or amend the substantive restrictions, instead preserving the existing sanctions framework for another 12 months. It was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on Oct. 27 and enters into force on Oct. 28.
The sanctions regime forms part of the EU's longstanding response to the unresolved conflict involving Transnistria, a separatist territory internationally recognized as part of Moldova but operating outside the effective control of the Moldovan government since the early 1990s. The measures are intended to exert pressure on individuals associated with the region's leadership while supporting Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The EU has maintained targeted restrictions relating to Transnistria for more than two decades, with successive renewals reflecting the continued absence of a comprehensive political settlement. The latest decision ensures that the existing legal framework remains in place until October 2027, subject to further review by the Council.
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