Council Regulation (EEC) No 3302/86 of 27 October 1986 suspending imports of gold coins from the Republic of South Africa

COUNCIL  REGULATION (EEC) No 3302/86
of 27 October 1986
suspending imports of gold coins from the Republic of South Africa
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Whereas the refusal of the Government of the Republic of South Africa to take concrete measures leading to the abolition of apartheid and the deterioration of the situation in that country have given rise to discussions in the context of European political cooperation;
Whereas such discussions have led to a consensus to suspend the importation of gold coins originating in the Republic of South Africa;
Whereas it has been considered necessary that measures effective in all Member States should be taken with a view to such a suspension;
Whereas the Member States have therefore decided to adopt a Council Regulation pursuant to the Treaty;
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,