Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2011)465 - Restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan

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dossier COM(2011)465 - Restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in ...
source COM(2011)465 EN
date 19-07-2011
Until 17 June 2011, Al Qaida and the Taliban were subject to sanctions under Resolution 1267 (1999). On 17 June 2011, the United Nations Security Council decided to separate measures against Al Qaida and measures against the Taliban into two separate Resolutions 1988 (2011) and 1989 (2011).

In accordance with UNSCR 1988 (2011), Council Decision 2011/[…]/CFSP of […] provides for the adoption of restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan.

These measures consist of the freezing of funds and economic resources, restrictions on the admission to the EU, prohibition on the direct and indirect supply, sale or transfer, of weapons and military equipment, and prohibition on the provision of related assistance and services to persons and entities designated by the Sanctions Committee established in accordance with paragraph 30 of UNSCR 1988 (2011).

Further action at Union level is required in order to give effect to some of these measures. The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Commission propose to give effect to these measures by means of a Regulation based on Article 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).