Judgment of the General Court (Fifth Chamber) of 7 May 2025.#Hashem Anwar Akkad 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 – 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 – Obligation to state reasons – Rights of the defence – Right to a fair trial – Right to effective judicial protection – Proportionality – Right to property – Right to private life – Damage to reputation – New plea in law.#Case T-502/23.