Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP
of 27 September 2010
concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
On 25 February 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/160/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldovaf1. By Council Decision 2010/105/CFSP,f2 those restrictive measures were extended until 27 February 2011 but their application suspended until 30 September 2010.
(2)
On the basis of a re-examination of Common Position 2008/160/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be extended until 30 September 2011.
(3)
However, in order to encourage progress in reaching a political settlement to the Transnistrian conflict, addressing the remaining problems of the Latin-script schools and restoring free movement of persons, the restrictive measures should be suspended until 31 March 2011. At the end of that period, the Council will review the restrictive measures in the light of developments, notably in the areas mentioned above. The Council may decide to reapply or lift travel restrictions at any time,
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