Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/82

of 16 January 2017

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP1, and in particular Article 33 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1)

On 27 May 2016 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(2)

On 17 December 2016 the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006) deleted the names of five vessels from the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3)

Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: