**Policy Summary: Council Decision CFSP 2015/666 Regarding Restrictive Measures Against Myanmar/Burma**
This Council Decision (CFSP 2015/666), enacted on April 28, 2015, amends Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma. The decision extends the existing restrictive measures, initially established on April 22, 2013, and previously renewed on April 14, 2014, until April 30, 2016. Article 3 of Decision 2013/184/CFSP is replaced, stipulating that the decision remains in effect until April 30, 2016, and will be kept under constant review for potential renewal or amendment based on the achievement of its objectives. This Decision entered into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: An international organization consisting of European countries.
Council Decision CFSP 2015/666: A Council Decision amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma.
Myanmar/Burma: A country in Southeast Asia, the target of restrictive measures by the European Union.
Treaty on European Union: The treaty forming the constitutional basis of the European Union.
Decision 2013/184/CFSP: A Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma.
Decision 2014/214/CFSP: A Council Decision renewing the restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma until 30 April 2015.
Brussels: The city where the Council Decision was done.
E. RINKVIS: The President of the Council.
L 110/14 EN Official Journal of the European Union 29.4.2015
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/666
of 28 April 2015
amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/184/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against
Myanmar/Burma.
(2) On 14 April 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/214/CFSP (2) renewing the restrictive measures until
30 April 2015.
(3) On the basis of a review of Decision 2013/184/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 30 April
2016.
(4) Decision 2013/184/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Article 3 of Decision 2013/184/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following:
‘Article 3
This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2016. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or
amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 28 April 2015.
For the Council
The President
E. RINKĒVIČS
(1) Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma and repealing Decision
2010/232/CFSP (OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 75).
(2) Council Decision 2014/214/CFSP of 14 April 2014 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against
Myanmar/Burma (OJ L 111, 15.4.2014, p. 84).