Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/837 of 28 May 2015 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

It shall be prohibited to import, export, transfer or provide related brokering services for cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance which have been illegally removed from Syria, or where reasonable suspicion exists that they have been illegally removed from Syria, on or after 15 March 2011. The prohibition shall not apply if it is shown that the cultural items are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’

This Decision shall apply until 1 June 2016. It shall be kept under constant review. It may be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’

Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.