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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 North Macedonia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 28715

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13219 for 1 year beyond June 26, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond June 26, 2019
  • Existing sanctions and measures remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and potential Congressional scrutiny of emergency continuation

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal unless terminated
  • Ongoing sanctions architecture for Western Balkans region

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or expanded authorities
  • Long-running emergency (since 2001) raises questions about indefinite emergency powers
Presidential Notice 13219: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans · Executive Orders