Council Decision 2011/641/CFSP
of 29 September 2011
amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Whereas:
On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/573/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be extended until 30 September 2012.
However, in order to encourage progress in reaching a political settlement to the Transnistrian conflict, addressing the remaining problems regarding the Latin-script schools and restoring the free movement of persons, those restrictive measures should be suspended until 31 March 2012. At the end of that period, the Council will review the restrictive measures in the light of developments, notably in the areas mentioned above. The Council may decide to reapply or lift travel restrictions at any time.
The information relating to certain persons included in the lists in Annexes I and II to Decision 2010/573/CFSP should be updated.
Decision 2010/573/CFSP should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: