Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/917
of 29 May 2017
amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syriaf1.
(2)
On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/850f2, extending the restrictive measures set out in Decision 2013/255/CFSP until 1 June 2017.
(3)
On the basis of a review of Decision 2013/255/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be further extended until 1 June 2018.
(4)
The entries for certain persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should be updated and amended.
(5)
Decision 2013/255/CFSP and Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Annotations
Footnotes
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Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/850 of 27 May 2016 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 125).