Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/901
of 25 June 2018
amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty n European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 of 13 November 2017 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuelaf1,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 13 November 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074.
(2)
On 28 May 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on Venezuela stating that the elections held in Venezuela on 20 May 2018 were neither free nor fair and that the election and its outcome lacked any credibility as the electoral process did not ensure the necessary guarantees for inclusive and democratic elections.
(3)
The conclusions called for the holding of fresh presidential elections in accordance with internationally recognised democratic standards and the Venezuelan constitutional order, and, in that context, for additional targeted and reversible restrictive measures that do not harm the Venezuelan population.
(4)
In view of the situation in Venezuela, 11 persons should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074.
(5)
Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: