exemptions from European sanctions on Myanmar that benefit French companies; and the liabilities and reparations for which Thales could be held accountable. ●​ the European Union Impose sanctions on Ky Tha and the KT Group, the two main conglomerates owned by the Kyaw Thaung family, as well as their executives. Reinstate the ban on issuing entry visas to senior officials of the junta, the military, or the security forces, as established in 1996 by the Council’s Common Position (96/635/CFSP). This measure was further expanded in 2003 “the scope of the visa ban and assets freeze should be extended to include further members of the military regime, the military and security forces, the military regime's economic interests and other individuals, groups, undertakings or entities associated with the military regime who formulate, implement or benefit from policies that impede Burma/Myanmar's transition to democracy and their families and associates”.26 The presence of a high-ranking Myanmar military official at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in 2016 underscores the need for this ban, which is not a given for all European Union member states. Publish, in accordance with Article 15 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the exemptions from restrictive measures granted by Member States in order to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of sanctions monitoring at the European level. Make it possible for civil society organizations to file complaints with European authorities in cases of suspected sanctions circumvention. ●​ The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar To fully exercise his mandate to document and analyze the role of companies in cases where their activities may have contributed to the commission of international crimes and serious violations of international law in Myanmar. ●​ The United Nations Security Council Adopt a resolution establishing a general and comprehensive embargo on arms and military equipment destined for Burma. Refer the situation in Burma to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court by adopting a resolution invoking the powers provided for in Chapter VII to refer the situation in Burma to the International Criminal Court. 26 Council Common Position 2003/297/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar | European Union law (2003, 28 April)