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Presidential Notice 13219

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2001 regarding the Western Balkans, citing ongoing threats from extremist violence and obstruction of peace agreements in Macedonia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The notice extends sanctions authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond June 26, 2017.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 28745

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Western Balkans for 1 year beyond June 26, 2017
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 26, 2017

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority continues for 1 year until June 26, 2018, subject to further renewal

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual renewal with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or expanded authorities specified
  • Long-running emergency (16+ years) may raise questions about indefinite emergency declarations
Presidential Notice 13219: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans · Executive Orders