Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/1897
of 27 October 2016
implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP.
In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, 10 persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.
Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: