Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1996
of 15 November 2016
implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria and repealing Regulation (EU) No 442/2011f1, and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.
(2)
Two entities should be removed from the list of entities subject to restrictive measures, as set out in Section B of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.
(3)
Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: