L 147/14 Official Journal of the European Union 1.6.2013 COUNCIL DECISION 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Syria THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof, Whereas: (1) On 27 May 2013, the Council agreed to adopt for a period of 12 months restrictive measures against Syria in the following fields, as specified in Council Decision 2012/739/CESP of 29 November 2012 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (!): — export and import restrictions with the exception of arms and related material and equipment which might be used for internal repression; — restrictions on financing of certain enterprises; — restrictions on infrastructure projects; — restrictions of financial support for trade; — financial sector; — transport sector; — restrictions on admission; — freezing of funds and economic resources. (2)  With regard to the possible export of arms to Syria, the Council took note of the commitment by Member States to proceed in their national policies in agreement with paragraph 2 of the Council Declaration adopted on 27 May 2013, including by assessing the export licence applications on a case-by-case basis, taking full account of the criteria set out in Council Common Position 2008/944|CFSP  of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment (?). (3)  Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: CHAPTER I EXPORT AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS Article 1 1. The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment, goods and technology which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of () OJ L 330, 30.11.2012, p. 21. (3 OJ L 335, 13.12.2008, p. 99. products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph. 2. It shall be prohibited to: (a) provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraph 1 or related to the provision, manufacture, main- tenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria; (b) provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraph 1, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment, goods and technology which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression or to the provision of related technical or financial assistance, where a Member State determines on a case-by-case basis that they are intended for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes, or for the benefit of UN personnel, or for personnel of the European Union or its Member States. Article 2 1. The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment, goods or technology other than those referred to in Article 1(1) which might be used for internal repression or for the manu- facture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be subject to authorisation on a case-by-case basis by the competent authorities of the exporting Member State. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph.