National Emergency for Western Balkans Extended for One Year
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The White House has extended the national emergency regarding the Western Balkans for another year, with the new expiration date set for June 26, 2027. This action was announced in a notice dated June 22, 2026.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative renewal required by the National Emergencies Act. It maintains the legal authority for the U.S. government to impose sanctions on individuals or entities involved in destabilizing activities in the Western Balkans. For most people, there is no immediate change in daily life or financial obligations.
Who it affects
- Individuals and businesses engaged in transactions with sanctioned parties in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, or other parts of the former Yugoslavia.
This notice was issued by the Executive Office of the President on June 22, 2026; check the original Federal Register document for full legal text and specific sanction details.
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document