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 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Somalia and repealing Common Position 2009/138/CFSP^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) No 356/2010^f2 gives effect to measures provided for in Decision 2010/231/CFSP.

On 14 November 2018, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2444 (2018). This Resolution notes that one of the listing criteria under Resolution 1844 (2008) is engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia, and decides that such acts may also include, but are not limited to planning, directing or committing acts involving sexual and gender-based violence.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1945^f3 amended Decision 2010/231/CFSP in order to reflect the changes in UNSC Resolution 2444 (2018).

These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to ensuring their uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary.

Regulation (EU) No 356/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: