http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/eudn/2016/1671

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1671

of 15 September 2016

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1)

On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP1 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

(2)

On 10 March 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/3592, thereby renewing the measures for a further six months.

(3)

In view of the continuing undermining or threatening of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be renewed for a further six months.

(4)

The Council has reviewed the individual designations set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP. That Annex should be amended.

(5)

Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: