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Presidential Notice 13219

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2001 regarding the Western Balkans, as expanded in 2021, citing ongoing threats from extremist violence, obstruction of peace agreements, and corruption that undermines democratic governance and transatlantic integration. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority beyond its June 26, 2024 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 51201

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13219 for 1 year beyond June 26, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 26, 2024
  • Existing sanctions and authorities under EO 13219, EO 13304, and EO 14033 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication of notice

Long term

  • Potential for further annual renewals
  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and policy implementation in Western Balkans

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal without new policy assessment may limit responsiveness to changed conditions
  • Vague 'widespread corruption' standard provides broad authority scope
Presidential Notice 13219: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans · Executive Orders