The diplomatic sanctions , which limited visits to the Communist island by senior EU personnel , were imposed in 2003 after concerns were raised about human rights in Cuba . The announcement was made over radio during the first day of a summit in Belgium . Diplomatic policy limited visits to Cuba by senior EU officials . They were imposed due to concerns of human rights abuses . U.S. foreign policy on Cuba is not affected by the EU 's move .
The announcement was made over radio during the first day of a summit in Belgium . Diplomatic policy limited visits to Cuba by senior EU officials . They were imposed due to concerns of human rights abuses . U.S. foreign policy on Cuba is not affected by the EU 's move .