Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/220
of 15 February 2016
amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

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 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 15 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/101/CFSP.
Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP of 15 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (OJ L 42, 16.2.2011, p. 6).
(2) The Council has carried out a review of Decision 2011/101/CFSP, taking into account political developments in Zimbabwe.
(3) The restrictive measures should be extended until 20 February 2017.
(4) The restrictive measures should be maintained for seven persons and one entity set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP. The suspension of the restrictive measures should be renewed for the five persons listed in Annex II to Decision 2011/101/CFSP.
(5) Decision 2011/101/CFSP should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: