Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/350
of 27 February 2017
amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus
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:
On the basis of a review of Decision 2012/642/CFSP, the restrictive measures against Belarus should be extended until 28 February 2018.
Furthermore, the Council agreed that the export of biathlon equipment to Belarus may be authorised by Member States in accordance with the applicable licensing provisions.
Decision 2012/642/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.
In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Decision are effective, this Decision should enter into force immediately,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: