In Article 6 of Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:
‘6.The measures referred to in Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) and (4) shall apply until 31 October 2025.’.
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 from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693(1).
The restrictive measures set out in Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) and (4) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 apply until 31 October 2024.
Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 contains a requirement to review the restrictive measures set out in Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) and (4) thereof at regular intervals and at least every 12 months. On the basis of a review of that Decision, those restrictive measures should be extended until 31 October 2025.
Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
In Article 6 of Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:
‘6.The measures referred to in Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) and (4) shall apply until 31 October 2025.’.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2024.
For the Council
The President
Varga M.