THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006(1), and in particular Article 8a(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 18 May 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 765/2006.
(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Belarus, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex IB to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006.
(3) The information relating to one person on the list in Annex IB to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 should be updated.
(4) Annex IB to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: