Date: 2018-10-26Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1610 of 25 October 2018 amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova
**Policy Summary: Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1610 Regarding Restrictive Measures Against the Leadership of the Transnistrian Region of the Republic of Moldova**
On October 25, 2018, the Council of the European Union adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1610, amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. This decision extends the existing restrictive measures until October 31, 2019. The Council will conduct a review of these measures within six months of the decision's adoption. The decision stipulates that it will be renewed or amended as appropriate, depending on whether the Council deems its objectives have been met. This decision entered into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: The political and economic union of European countries.
Council of the European Union: A body of the European Union
Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova: A breakaway region located in Moldova.
Decision 2010/573/CFSP: A Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: A high ranking official representing the European Union's foreign and security policy.
Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union.
Brussels: The de facto capital city of the European Union, where the decision was made.
Republic of Moldova: A country in Eastern Europe
L 268/46 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.10.2018
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1610
of 25 October 2018
amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the
Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova
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 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 27 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/573/CFSP (1).
(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/573/CFSP, the restrictive measures against the leadership of the
Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova should be extended until 31 October 2019. The Council will
carry out a review of the situation with regard to the restrictive measures after six months.
(3) Decision 2010/573/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Article 4(2) of Decision 2010/573/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following:
‘2. This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2019. 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, 25 October 2018.
For the Council
The President
J. BOGNER-STRAUSS
(1) Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian
region of the Republic of Moldova (OJ L 253, 28.9.2010, p. 54).