Judgment of the General Court (Fifth Chamber) of 12 June 2024.#Issam Shammout v Council of the European Union.#Common foreign and security policy – Restrictive measures taken in view of the situation in Syria – Freezing of funds – Restrictions on admission to the territory of the Member States – Inclusion and maintenance of the applicant’s name on the lists of persons, entities and bodies concerned – Criterion of ‘leading businessperson operating in Syria’ – Presumption of a link with the Syrian regime – Error of assessment – Rights of the defence – Right to effective judicial protection – Obligation to state reasons – Proportionality – Right to property – Freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work – Freedom to conduct a business – Admissibility of evidence.#Case T-649/22.