Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1427 of 4 August 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya^f1,

Having regard to the joint proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,

Whereas:

Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44^f2 gives effect to measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333^f3.

On 29 June 2017, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution (UNSCR) 2362 (2017) extending the application of measures to vessels loading, transporting or discharging petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products, illicitly exported or attempted to be exported from Libya and further specifying the listing criteria.

On 4 August 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1427 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

Regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary in order to implement these measures, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.

Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: