Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/694

of 4 May 2016

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP1, and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1)

On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2)

On 27 April 2016, the United Nations (UN) Security Council Committee, established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1970 (2011), added one vessel to the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures.

(3)

On 1 April 2016, the UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1970 (2011) updated the identifying information relating to three persons subject to restrictive measures.

(4)

Annexes I, III and V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: