Removal of Panama from the list in the annex to Directive (EU) 2018/843
21.2.2025
Question for written answer E-000815/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Leire Pajín (S&D), Javi López (S&D)
In connection with Directive (EU) 2018/843 on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, it is important to have an up-to-date list of countries based on strict and adjusted criteria. The Commission last updated this list on 12 December 2023 under the power delegated to it. On 23 April 2024, Parliament rejected the Commission’s proposal to add Kenya and Namibia to the list and to remove Barbados, Gibraltar, Panama, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates.
Panama is a key partner for the EU and plays a vital role in leadership and stability in the region. On the subject of removing Panama from the list, the Commission stated that the country has no strategic deficiencies in its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing and that it does not pose a significant threat to the EU’s financial system.
Therefore, in light of the above:
- 1.When will the Commission present a new proposal for a delegated act to update the list?
- 2.Is the Commission considering technical measures to make updating the list more streamlined, such as separating countries into regional areas?
Submitted: 21.2.2025