Federal Council adopts sanctions in connection with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Guatemala and Sudan
Bern, 10.4.2024 - On 10 April the Federal Council took the decision that Switzerland would join the EU’s new sanctions. These concern measures against individuals who support Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Other measures concern Guatemala. Additional EU sanctions have been added to the existing UN sanctions regime against Sudan. The two new ordinances and the amendment to the ordinance will enter into force at 6pm on 10 April.