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Description: "The European Union established an arms embargo on Burma at some point prior to the agreement on a Common Position on Burma/Myanmar 1996/635/CFSP in October 1996. The Common position reaffirms the following measures that had already been adopted in 1990 and confirmed in a Declaration by the General Affairs Council on 29 July 1991:..."
Source/publisher: Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Date of entry/update: 2010-10-17
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Description: 23 languages. Links to European Parliament, Council etc.772 results for "Burma" from the English page. Good Advanced Search and other tools
Source/publisher: European Union
Date of entry/update: 2010-10-11
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Source/publisher: European Union External Action
Date of entry/update: 2010-10-12
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Description: Texts of the EU Council and Commision Regulations and of the EU?s Common Position, updated from November 1996. Contnets include: * Publication of visa ban list. * Freezing of funds of certain persons. * Confirmation of expulsion and withdrawal of all military staff attached to representations. * Confirmation of the embargo on arms and military equipment. * Prohibition to grant visas to leading members of the regime, to authorities in charge of tourism sector, and high-ranking members of the armed forces. * Suspension of official bilateral visits. * Prohibition on the export of equipment which may be used for internal repression or terrorism.
Source/publisher: European Union
Date of entry/update: 2003-06-03
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Description: 116 results, using Simple Search (October 2010)
Source/publisher: EUR-Lex
Date of entry/update: 2010-10-12
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Description: 1187 results (October 2010)
Source/publisher: European Union
Date of entry/update: 2010-10-12
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Description: Since the so-called transition to democracy— a transition often misunderstood and much exaggerated— Myanmar has been the centre of a ?gold rush”, as businesses from Asia and the West hope to make money from what has been called the ?Asia?s last economic frontier”. The EU accounts for around 10% of foreign direct investment in Myanmar and is keen to raise that number with its planned Investment Protection Agreement (IPA), a wide-ranging agreement on trade that has been in-negotiation in recent years. Yet, it has raised considerable concerns from civil society groups about the lack of transparency in these negotiations, and the potential negative impacts of the treaty. In 2016, over 500 CSOs jointly wrote to the EU commissioner, Cecilia Malmström, expressing their frustration with a ?consultation process” run by consulting agency ?Development Solutions”— one that amounted to little more than a few ?workshops” in Yangon and a scant questionnaire. ??[O]ne key question is missing: the question whether we at all want an IPA”, the letter states..."
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2017-10-12
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Description: "Myanmar is going through a remarkable process of reform and democratic transition, one that is significant both for its own people and for the region. The new government has a historic opportunity to consolidate democracy and to achieve peace, national reconciliation and prosperity. This stands not only to benefit the people of Myanmar but also to serve as an example for the region, strengthening ASEAN and enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region. The EU and its Member States are strongly committed to supporting this democratic and economic transition while recognising that, after five decades of authoritarian rule, such change is going to take time. The support that we provide covers a range of political, social, economic, and cultural activities which aim to foster a peaceful, free, democratic and prosperous country. We hope that this Blue Book will give readers a better understanding of the relationship between the EU and its Member States and Myanmar, one that we look forward to further strengthening in the future...".....Foreword... EU Ambassadors? Statement... EU Values and Structure... Overall EU Approach in Myanmar... Peace and Conflict Sensitivity... Agriculture and Rural Development... Culture... Education... Environment... Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls... Health... Infrastructure... Public Finance Management... Technical and Vocational Education and Training... Tourism... Trade and Private Sector Development... Water. Governance and Democracy Aid Information Management System Contacts
Source/publisher: European Union
2017-09-21
Date of entry/update: 2017-10-06
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Description: "EU foreign ministers agreed Monday to lift the last of the bloc?s trade, economic and individual sanctions against Myanmar, hailing "a new chapter" with the once pariah state. Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, pictured in Luxembourg on April 22, 2013. Photo: European Union Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, pictured in Luxembourg on April 22, 2013. Photo: European Union "In response to the changes that have taken place and in the expectation that they will continue, the Council [of ministers] has decided to lift all sanctions with the exception of the embargo on arms," said a statement approved without a vote. "The EU is willing to open a new chapter in its relations with Myanmar/Burma, building a lasting partnership," it added. The European Union began easing sanctions against Myanmar a year ago as the military, in power for decades, progressively ceded power to civilians and implemented wholesale reforms of the economy. Ministers noted, however, that there were "still significant challenges to be addressed", in particular an end to hostilities in Kachin State and improving the plight of the Rohingya people..."
Source/publisher: Mizzima
2013-04-23
Date of entry/update: 2013-04-23
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
1996-10-28
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Description: Commission Decision of 27 March 2002 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery and aquaculture products intended for human consumption and imported from Myanmar (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002)1302)
Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2002-03-27
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Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2005-02-22
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Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2005-04-28
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 744/2003 of 28 April 2003 amending, for the second time, Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2003-04-28
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1070/2003 of 20 June 2003 amending, for the third time, Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2003-06-20
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Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2005-07-28
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Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2004-08-25
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1883/2002 of 22 October 2002 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
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2002-10-22
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 2084/2003 of 27 November 2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2003-11-27
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 2297/2003 of 23 December 2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
Source/publisher: European Commission via EUR-Lex
2003-12-23
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1994-09-26
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
2001-04-09
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
2000-10-09
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
1999-10-11
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
2002-10-21
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2002-04-22
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Description: The annex contains a list of SPDC officers not allowed into the EU (since amended)
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2000-04-26
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
2003-04-28
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
2004-04-26
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2004-10-25
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2005-02-21
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2005-04-25
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2006-04-27
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1997-10-20
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1999-04-26
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1998-01-26
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1998-10-26
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1998-04-27
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1997-04-29
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2003-06-20
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2003-12-22
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1997-03-24
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2004-04-26
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Description: Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 of 22 May 2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
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2000-05-22
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Description: Council Regulation (EC) No 1211/2003 of 7 July 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
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2003-07-07
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2006-09-25
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2004-10-25
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Description: Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on: - the ?Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) temporarily withdrawing access to generalized tariff preferences for industrial goods from the Union of Myanmar?, and - the ?Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) temporarily withdrawing access to generalized tariff preferences for agricultural goods from the Union of Myanmar?
Source/publisher: Economic and Social Committee, Rapporteur-General (86), Sect. For Ext. Relations, Trade and Development Policy (87), ETTY
1997-02-27
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2009-04-28
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2008 of 29 April 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006
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2008-04-29
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Description: Commission Regulation (EC) No 481/2007 of 27 April 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 renewing the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 798/2004
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2007-04-27
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Description: Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2008 of 29 April 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006 ( OJ L 116, 30.4.2008 )
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2008-04-30
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2007-04-23
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Description: Council Common Position 2007/750/CFSP of 19 November 2007 amending Common Position 2006/318/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar
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2007-11-19
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2008-04-29
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2009-04-27
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2008-03-10
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2007-07-16
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Description: Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2008
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2008-04-30
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Description: Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009
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2009-04-29
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Description: Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 747/2009
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2009-08-15
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Description: Notice for the attention of the persons and entities on the lists provided for in Articles 7, 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006
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2008-03-11
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Description: Contains substantial annexes -- lists of those persons and other entities affected by the Regulation.
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2010-05-10
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Description: includes ANNEX I ?ANNEX II which contain the List referred to in Articles 4, 5 and 8
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2009-08-13
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Source/publisher: European Council via EUR-Lex
2009-12-18
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Description: Contains 3 substantial annexes: - Annex I: List of enterprises referred to in Articles 3(2)(b), 5 and 14... ANNEX II: List referred to in Articles 9, 10 and 13... ANNEX III: List of enterprises referred to in Articles 10 and 14
Source/publisher: Official Journal of the European Union
2010-04-27
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2006-05-29
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2010-05-11
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Description: Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EU) No 411/2010
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2010-05-12
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Date of entry/update: 2010-10-11
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2001-10-30
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Description: Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2000 of 22 May 2000 prohibiting the sale, supply and export to Burma/Myanmar of equipment which might be used for internal repression or terrorism, and freezing the funds of certain persons related to important governmental functions in that country
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2000-05-22
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Description: 1. The EU strongly condemns the brutal crack-down on demonstrators in Burma/Myanmar. It recalls its earlier declarations in which it urged the Burmese authorities to exercise restraint in the face of peaceful protests. The EU regrets that these calls have gone unheeded and regrets that arrests have continued over the recent days.
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2007-10-15
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