Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2192 of 13 December 2021 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2192of 13 December 2021implementing Article 21(2) of 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,Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 of 18 January 2016 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 1., and in particular Article 21(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1)On 18 January 2016, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2016/44.(2)On 14 October 2020, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1483Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1483 of 14 October 2020 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 341, 15.10.2020, p. 16). and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1481Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1481 of 14 October 2020 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 341, 15.10.2020, p. 7)., which designated one person involved in acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Libya, and who has close links, including financially, to the Wagner Group.(3)In its conclusions of 24 and 25 June 2021, the European Council confirmed its commitment to Libya’s stabilisation process under the auspices of the United Nations, and called for progress on the inclusive and Libyan-owned political dialogue and for the withdrawal without delay of all foreign forces and mercenaries.(4)The Council remains concerned about the situation in Libya and in particular about acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of the country.(5)In this context, one person involved in such acts should be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2016/44.(6)Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should therefore be amended accordingly,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: