Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1005 of 21 June 2021 amending Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1005of 21 June 2021amending Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in LibyaTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 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/CFSPOJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.,Having regard to the joint proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,Whereas:(1)Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 of 18 January 2016 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 (OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 1). gives effect to the measures provided for by Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.(2)On 16 April 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted resolution 2571 (2021). The UNSC recalled resolution 2174 (2014), which decided that the measures set out in resolution 1970 (2011) also apply to individuals and entities engaging in or providing support for acts other than those specified in UNSCR 1970 (2011), that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, or obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition. It also underlined that such acts could include obstructing or undermining the elections planned for in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum roadmap.(3)On 21 June 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1014Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1014 of 21 June 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (see page 38 of this Official Journal). amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, where it clarified that the criteria for the imposition of restrictive measures also encompassed natural or legal persons, entities and bodies obstructing or undermining the elections planned for in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum roadmap.(4)Some of those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary.(5)Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should therefore be amended accordingly,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: