CELEX: 52004PC0037
Language: en
Date: 2004-01-20
Title: Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Sudan

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52004PC0037

Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Sudan  /* COM/2004/0037 final */  

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Sudan(presented by the Commission)EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM(1) In 1994 an embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment was imposed on Sudan by Council Decision 94/165/CFSP. The Council Decision makes no provision for exemptions to the arms embargo.(2) In the light of more recent practice and the Guidelines on implementation and evaluation of restrictive measures (sanctions) in the framework of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy, adopted by Council on 8 December 2003, the Council has deemed it appropriate to amend the Council Decision in order to allow for humanitarian exemptions to the current arms embargo, including equipment and materiel for mine clearance operations in Sudan.(3) In line with the Guidelines on implementation and evaluation of restrictive measures (sanctions) in the framework of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy, the Council has also decided to complement the embargo to include a ban on the provision of technical assistance, on brokering and other services related to military activities and to arms and related materiel, and on financial assistance related to military activities.(4) The embargo on certain assistance and services related to military activities, and on financial assistance for arms supplies and related technical assistance falls under the scope of the Treaty. The Commission proposes to implement it by means of a Council Regulation.Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of SudanTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2004/.../CFSP [1],[1]  OJ L.....,....2004, p...Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [2],[2]  OJ C.....,....2004 , p. .Whereas:(1) In view of the ongoing civil war in Sudan, Common Position 2004/...../CFSP maintains the arms embargo imposed against that country by Common Position 94/165 CFSP [3] and strengthens that embargo to include a ban on technical assistance and other services related to military activities, and on financial assistance related to military activities.[3]  OJ L 075, 17.3.1994, p. 1(2) It also makes provision for humanitarian exemptions to the arms embargo, including equipment and materiel for mine clearance operations in Sudan.(3) The embargoes on certain technical and financial assistance fall within the scope of the Treaty. Therefore, notably with a view to avoiding distortion of competition, Community legislation is necessary to implement the said measures as far as the territory of the Community is concerned. For the purpose of this Regulation, the territory of the Community is deemed to encompass the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in that Treaty.(4) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:1. "technical assistance" means any technical support related to repairs, development, manufacture, assembly, testing, maintenance, or any other technical service, and may take forms such as instruction, advice, training, transmission of working knowledge or skills or consulting services. Technical assistance includes verbal forms of assistance;2. "brokering services" means activities negotiating, arranging or facilitating the sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel.Article 2It shall be prohibited1. to grant, sell, supply or transfer technical assistance, brokering services and other services related to military activities and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, directly or indirectly to any person, entity or body in, or for use in Sudan;2. to provide financing or financial assistance related to military activities, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel, or for any grant, sale, supply, or transfer of related technical assistance, brokering services and other services, directly or indirectly to any person, entity or body in, or for use in Sudan.Article 3The participation, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which it is, directly or indirectly, to promote the transactions referred to in Article 2 shall be prohibited.Article 41. By way of derogation from Article 2, the competent authorities of Member States as listed in the Annex, may authorise the provision of financing and financial assistance, technical assistance, brokering services and other services related toa) non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for institution building programmes of the UN, the EU and the Community;b) materiel intended for EU and UN crisis management operations;c) mine clearance equipment and materiel for use in mine clearance.2. No authorisations shall be granted for activities that have already taken place.Article 5Article 2 shall not apply to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Sudan by United Nations personnel, personnel of the EU, the Community or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only.Article 6Member States shall immediately inform each other and the Commission of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with any other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violation and enforcement problems and judgements handed down by national courts.Article 7The Commission shall be empowered to amend the annex containing the list of competent authorities referred to in Article 4 on the basis of information supplied by Member States.Article 8The Member States shall lay down the rules on sanctions applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The sanctions provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.The Member States shall notify these rules to the Commission without delay after entry into force of the Regulation and shall notify it of any subsequent amendment.Article 9This Regulation shall apply:a) within the territory of the Community, including its airspace;b) on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State;c) to any person elsewhere who is a national of a Member State;d) to any legal person, group or entity which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State;e) to any legal person, group or entity doing business within the Community.Article 10This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels,For the CouncilThe PresidentAnnexList of competent authorities referred to in Article 4BELGIUMMinistère des affaires étrangères, du commerce extérieur et de la coopération au développementEgmont 1,rue des Petits Carmes 19B-1000 BruxellesDirection des relations économiques et bilatérales extérieuresa) Service Afrique du Sud du Sahara (B.22),Tel. (32-2) 501 85 77b) Coordination de la politique commerciale (B.40)Tél.: (32-2) 501 83 20c) Service transports (B.42)Tél.: (32-2) 501 37 62Fax (32-2) 501 88 27Ministère des affaires économiquesARE 4 o division, service des licencesAvenue du Général Leman 60B-1040 BruxellesTél.: (32-2) 206 58 16/27Fax (32-2) 230 83 22DENMARKErhvervs- og BoligstyrelsenDahlerups PakhusLangelinie Allé 17DK - 2100 København ØTel. (45) 35 46 60 00Fax (45) 35 46 60 01UdenrigsministerietAsiatisk Plads 2DK - 1448 København KTel. (45) 33 92 00 00Fax (45) 32 54 05 33JustitsministerietSlotholmsgade 10DK - 1216 København KTel. (45) 33 92 33 40Fax (45) 33 93 35 10GERMANYBundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)Frankfurter Straße 29-35D-65760 EschbornTel. (49) 61 96 908-0Fax (49) 61 96 908-800GREECEMinistry of National EconomyGeneral Secretariat for International Economic RelationsGeneral Directorate for Policy Planning and Management1 Kornarou str.GR - 105 63 AthensTel. (30) 10 328 64 01-3Fax (30) 10 328 64 04Õðïõñãåßï ÅèíéêÞò ÏéêïíïìßáòÃåíéêÞ Ãñáììáôåßá Äéåèíþí Ïéêïíïìéêþí Ó÷ÝóåùíÃåíéêÞ Äéåýèõíóç Ó÷åäéáóìïý êáé Äéá÷åßñéóçò ÐïëéôéêÞòÊïñíÜñïõ 1GR - 105 63 ÁèÞíáÔçë.: (30) 10 328 64 01-3Öáî: (30) 10 328 64 04SPAINMinisterio de EconomíaDirección General de Comercio InversionesPaseo de la Castellana, 162E-28046 MadridTel. (34) 913 49 38 60Fax (34) 914 57 28 63FRANCEMinistère de l'économie, des finances et de l'industrieDirection générale des douanes et des droits indirectsCellule embargo - Bureau E2Tél.: (33) 1 44 74 48 93Télécopieur: (33) 1 44 74 48 97Ministère des affaires étrangèresDirection des Nations unies et des organisations internationalesTél.: (33) 1 43 17 59 68Télécopieur: (33) 1 43 17 46 91IRELANDDepartment of EnterpriseTrade and Employment Licensing UnitEarlsfort CentreLower Hatch St.Dublin 2IrelandTel. (353) 1 631 2121Fax (353) 1 631 2562ITALYMinistero degli Affari esteriD.G.A.E.-Uff. XRomaTel. (39) 06 36 91 37 50Fax (39) 06 36 91 37 52Ministero del Commercio esteroGabinettoRomaTel. (39) 06 59 93 23 10Fax (39) 06 59 64 74 94Ministero dei TrasportiGabinettoRomaTel. (39) 06 44 26 71 16/84 90 40 94Fax (39) 06 44 26 71 14LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangèresOffice des Licences21, rue Philippe IIL - 2340 LuxembourgTel. (352) 478 23 70Fax (352) 46 61 38NETHERLANDSMinisterie van Buitenlandse ZakenDirectie Verenigde NatiesAfdeling Politieke Zaken2594 AC Den HaagNederlandTel. (31) 70 348 42 06Fax (31) 70 348 67 49AUSTRIABundesministerium für wirtschaftliche AngelegenheitenAbteilung C/2/2Landstraßer Hauptstraße 55-57A-1030 WienTel. (43-1) 711 00Fax (43-1) 711 00-8386PORTUGALMinistério dos Negócios EstrangeirosDirecção-Geral dos Assuntos MultilateraisLargo RilvasP - 1350-179 LisboaTel. (351) 21 394 60 72Fax (351) 21 394 60 73FINLANDUlkoasiainministeriö/UtrikesministerietPL/PB 17600161 Helsinki/HelsingforsTel. (358) 9 16 05 59 00Fax (358) 9 16 05 57 07Puolustusministeriö/FörsvarsministerietEteläinen Makasiinikatu 800131 Helsinki/HelsingforsPL/PB 31Tel. (358) 9 16 08 81 28Fax (358) 9 16 08 81 11SWEDENInspektionen för strategiska produkter (ISP)Box 70 252107 22 StockholmTel. (46) 8 406 31 00Fax (46) 8 20 31 00RegeringskanslietUtrikesdepartementetRättssekretariatet för EU-frågorFredsgatan 6103 39 StockholmTel. (46) 8 405 10 00Fax (46) 8 723 11 76UNITED KINGDOMForeign and Commonwealth Office Sanctions UnitUnited Nations DepartmentKing Charles StreetLondon SW1A 2AHUnited KingdomTel. (44) 207 72 70 36 39Fax (44) 207 72 70 14 73Export Control OrganisationDepartment of Trade and IndustryKingsgate House66-74 Victoria StreetLondon SW1E 6SWUnited KingdomTel. (44) 171 215 6740Fax (44) 171 222 0612