Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/974
of 8 June 2017
amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran
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 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP .
(2)
Decision 2010/413/CFSP provides for, inter alia, an authorisation regime for reviewing and deciding on nuclear-related transfers to, or activities with, Iran not covered by United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2231 (2015), in full consistency with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
(3)
The Council considers that the conditions under the authorisation regime should be amended in order to achieve a consistent application of controls throughout the Union.
(4)
Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement measures provided for in this Decision.
(5)
Decision 2010/413/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP (OJ L 195, 27.7.2010, p. 39).