The Committee of Representatives (COREPER) approved extension of Crimea sanctions for 12 months without discussion as early as on June 12. The decision to extend sanctions was made by the EU Council automatically by a ‘written procedure,’ without open voting.
Restrictive measures apply to "EU persons and EU based companies," according to the statement.
Sanctions comprise the ban on import of products into the EU, investments, tourism services, exports of certain goods and technologies, and mineral resources.
