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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 326/1

CONSOLIDATED VERSION OF THE TREATY ON EUROPEAN UNION

TITLE I

COMMON PROVISIONS

Article 3

(ex Article 2 TEU)

1. The Union's aim is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of its peoples.

2. The Union shall offer its citizens an area of freedom, security and justice without internal frontiers, in which the free movement of persons is ensured in conjunction with appropriate measures with respect to external border controls, asylum, immigration and the prevention and combating of crime.

3. The Union shall establish an internal market. It shall work for the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment. It shall promote scientific and technological advance.

It shall combat social exclusion and discrimination, and shall promote social justice and protection, equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and protection of the rights of the child.

It shall promote economic, social and territorial cohesion, and solidarity among Member States.

It shall respect its rich cultural and linguistic diversity, and shall ensure that Europe's cultural heritage is safeguarded and enhanced.

4. The Union shall establish an economic and monetary union whose currency is the euro.

5. In its relations with the wider world, the Union shall uphold and promote its values and interests and contribute to the protection of its citizens. It shall contribute to peace, security, the sustainable development of the Earth, solidarity and mutual respect among peoples, free and fair trade, eradication of poverty and the protection of human rights, in particular the rights of the child, as well as to the strict observance and the development of international law, including respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter.

6. The Union shall pursue its objectives by appropriate means commensurate with the competences which are conferred upon it in the Treaties.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 326/1

CONSOLIDATED VERSION OF THE TREATY ON EUROPEAN UNION

TITLE VI

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 49

(ex Article 49 TEU)

Any European State which respects the values referred to in Article 2 and is committed to promoting them may apply to become a member of the Union. The European Parliament and national Parliaments shall be notified of this application. The applicant State shall address its application to the Council, which shall act unanimously after consulting the Commission and after receiving the consent of the European Parliament, which shall act by a majority of its component members. The conditions of eligibility agreed upon by the European Council shall be taken into account.

The conditions of admission and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the Union is founded, which such admission entails, shall be the subject of an agreement between the Member States and the applicant State. This agreement shall be submitted for ratification by all the contracting States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 202/20

Article 8

1. The Union shall develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries, aiming to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, the Union may conclude specific agreements with the countries concerned. These agreements may contain reciprocal rights and obligations as well as the possibility of undertaking activities jointly. Their implementation shall be the subject of periodic consultation.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 202/32

Article 27

1. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who shall chair the Foreign Affairs Council, shall contribute through his proposals to the development of the common foreign and security policy and shall ensure implementation of the decisions adopted by the European Council and the Council.

2. The High Representative shall represent the Union for matters relating to the common foreign and security policy. He shall conduct political dialogue with third parties on the Union's behalf and shall express the Union's position in international organisations and at international conferences.

3. In fulfilling his mandate, the High Representative shall be assisted by a European External Action Service. This service shall work in cooperation with the diplomatic services of the Member States and shall comprise officials from relevant departments of the General Secretariat of the Council and of the Commission as well as staff seconded from national diplomatic services of the Member States. The organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service shall be established by a decision of the Council. The Council shall act on a proposal from the High Representative after consulting the European Parliament and after obtaining the consent of the Commission.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 202/44

Article 52

1. The Treaties shall apply to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2. The territorial scope of the Treaties is specified in Article 355 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 202/40

Article 45

1. The European Defence Agency referred to in Article 42(3), subject to the authority of the Council, shall have as its task to:

(a) contribute to identifying the Member States' military capability objectives and evaluating observance of the capability commitments given by the Member States;

(b) promote harmonisation of operational needs and adoption of effective, compatible procurement methods;

(c) propose multilateral projects to fulfil the objectives in terms of military capabilities, ensure coordination of the programmes implemented by the Member States and management of specific cooperation programmes;

(d) support defence technology research, and coordinate and plan joint research activities and the study of technical solutions meeting future operational needs;

(e) contribute to identifying and, if necessary, implementing any useful measure for strengthening the industrial and technological base of the defence sector and for improving the effectiveness of military expenditure.

2. The European Defence Agency shall be open to all Member States wishing to be part of it. The Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall adopt a decision defining the Agency's statute, seat and operational rules. That decision should take account of the level of effective participation in the Agency's activities. Specific groups shall be set up within the Agency bringing together Member States engaged in joint projects. The Agency shall carry out its tasks in liaison with the Commission where necessary.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 202/37

Article 40

(ex Article 47 TEU)

The implementation of the common foreign and security policy shall not affect the application of the procedures and the extent of the powers of the institutions laid down by the Treaties for the exercise of the Union competences referred to in Articles 3 to 6 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Similarly, the implementation of the policies listed in those Articles shall not affect the application of the procedures and the extent of the powers of the institutions laid down by the Treaties for the exercise of the Union competences under this Chapter.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 202/28

Article 21

1. The Union's action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to advance in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

The Union shall seek to develop relations and build partnerships with third countries, and international, regional or global organisations which share the principles referred to in the first subparagraph. It shall promote multilateral solutions to common problems, in particular in the framework of the United Nations.

2. The Union shall define and pursue common policies and actions, and shall work for a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relations, in order to:

(a) safeguard its values, fundamental interests, security, independence and integrity;

(b) consolidate and support democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the principles of international law;

(c) preserve peace, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, with the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and with the aims of the Charter of Paris, including those relating to external borders;

(d) foster the sustainable economic, social and environmental development of developing countries, with the primary aim of eradicating poverty;

(e) encourage the integration of all countries into the world economy, including through the progressive abolition of restrictions on international trade;

(f) help develop international measures to preserve and improve the quality of the environment and the sustainable management of global natural resources, in order to ensure sustainable development;

(g) assist populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters; and

(h) promote an international system based on stronger multilateral cooperation and good global governance.

3. The Union shall respect the principles and pursue the objectives set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 in the development and implementation of the different areas of the Union's external action covered by this Title and by Part Five of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and of the external aspects of its other policies.

The Union shall ensure consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies. The Council and the Commission, assisted by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall ensure that consistency and shall cooperate to that effect.
34. Declaration on the solution of the environmental problems caused by traffic of heavy goods vehicles

The Union informs Austria that the Council has requested the Commission to propose for adoption a framework for the solution of the environmental problems caused by traffic of heavy goods vehicles. This framework will include appropriate measures on charges for road use, rail infrastructure, combined transport facilities and technical standards for vehicles.
H. Declarations by the Republic of Austria

41. Declaration by the Republic of Austria on Article 109g of the EC Treaty

The Republic of Austria notes that the composition of the ECU currency basket remains unchanged and that with the participation of the Republic of Austria in the third stage the value of the Schilling vis-à-vis the ECU shall be irrevocably fixed.

The Republic of Austria will continue to maintain the stability of the Schilling and in this way contribute to the realization of Economic and Monetary Union. The transition in stages to a single European currency is supported by the Republic of Austria, because the quality of the planned European currency is safeguarded by the preconditions in terms of stability policy contained in the EC Treaty.
35. Declaration on compliance with the undertakings in agricultural matters under instruments which are not included in the Act of Accession

The European Union declares that all instruments necessary for compliance with the outcome of the accession negotiations on agricultural matters which are not included in the Act of Accession (new Council instruments to be applied after accession and Commission instruments) will be adopted in due course in accordance with the relevant procedures laid down in the Act of Accession itself or in the 'acquis communautaire`.

Most of these instruments shall be adopted during the interim period, in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Act of Accession.

The other commitments on agricultural matters resulting from the negotiations shall be implemented in an expeditious and timely manner.
Section III External resources

Article 96

1. As from the date of accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Republic of Finland with third countries shall be managed by the Community.

2. The rights and obligations resulting for the Republic of Finland from the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be affected during the period in which the provisions of these agreements are provisionally maintained.

3. As soon as possible, and in any event before the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 expire, appropriate decisions for the continuation of fishing activities resulting therefrom shall be adopted in each case by the Council acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, including the possibility of extending certain agreements for periods not exceeding one year.
Article 46

As from the date of accession and until the date of application of the Community fishing permit system, vessels of the Union as at present constituted shall be authorized to fish, in waters falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of Norway, in ICES Divisions IIIa and IV, under conditions identical to those applicable immediately prior to entry into force of the Accession Treaty.

The implementing rules to this Article shall be adopted by 1 January 1995 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92.
11994N109

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FOUR : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES - TITLE IV : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES CONCERNING FINLAND - CHAPTER 5 : Financial and budgetary provisions - Article 109



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0041
11994N164

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FIVE : PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT - TITLE I : SETTING UP OF THE INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES - Article 164



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0049
C. PREVENTION OF NOISE POLLUTION

379 L 0113: Council Directive 79/113/EEC of 19 December 1978 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the determination of the noise emission of construction plant and equipment (OJ No L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 15), as amended by:

- 179 H: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties - Accession of the Hellenic Republic (OJ No L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17),

- 381 L 1051: Council Directive 81/1051/EEC of 7 December 1981 (OJ No L 376, 30.12.1981, p. 49),

- 385 L 0405: Commission Directive 85/405/EEC of 11 July 1985 (OJ No L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 9),

- 185 I: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties - Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ No L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23).

In Article 5 (2), '54` shall be replaced by '64`.
ANNEX XVII

List provided for in Article 165(2) of the Act of Accession

1. Advisory Committee on Vocational Training:

Set up by 363 D 0266: Council Decision 63/266/EEC of 2 April 1963 (OJ No 63, 20.4.1963, p. 1338/63) and the rules of which were adopted by 363 X 0688: Council Decision 63/688/EEC of 18 December 1963 (OJ No 190, 30.12.1963, p. 3090/63), as amended by:

- 368 D 0189: Council Decision 68/189/EEC of 9 April 1968 (OJ No L 91, 12.4.1968, p. 26),

- 172 B: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties - Accession of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom (OJ No L 73, 27.3.1972, p. 14),

- 179 H: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties - Accession of the Hellenic Republic (OJ No L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17),

- 185 I: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties - Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ No L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23).

2. Advisory Committee on Fisheries:

Set up by 371 D 0128: Commission Decision 71/128/EEC of 25 February 1971 (OJ No L 68, 22.3.1971, p. 18), as amended by:

- 373 D 0429: Commission Decision 73/429/EEC of 31 October 1973 (OJ No L 355, 24.12.1973, p. 61),

- 389 D 0004: Commission Decision 89/4/EEC of 21 December 1988 (OJ No L 5, 7.1.1989, p. 33).

3. Advisory Committee on Customs Matters and Indirect Taxation:

Set up by 391 D 0453: Commission Decision 91/453/EEC of 30 July 1991 (OJ No L 241, 30.8.1991, p. 43).
XI. Tobacco

392 R 2075: Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in raw tobacco (OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70).

In the first subparagraph of Article 8 the figure '350 000` is replaced by '350 600`.
11994N037

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FOUR : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES - TITLE II : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES CONCERNING NORWAY - CHAPTER 3 : Fisheries - Section II : Access to waters and resources - Article 37



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0028
D. LABOUR LAW

380 L 0987: Council Directive 80/987/EEC of 20 October 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers in the event of the insolvency of their employer (OJ No L 283, 28.10.1980, p. 23), as amended by:

- 387 L 0164: Council Directive 87/164/EEC of 2 March 1987 (OJ No L 66, 11.3.1987, p. 11).

The following are added to the Annex, section 1 ('Employees having a contract of employment, or an employment relationship of a special nature`):

'F: AUSTRIA

1. Members of the authority of a body corporate, which is responsible for the statutory representation of that body.

2. Associates entitled to exercise dominant influence in the association, even if this influence is based on fiduciary disposition.`

'G: SWEDEN

An employee, or the survivors of an employee, who on his own or together with his close relatives was the owner of an essential part of the employer's undertaking or business and had a considerable influence on its activities. This shall apply also when the employer is a legal person without an undertaking or business.`
Article 169

1. Where acts of the institutions prior to accession require adaptation by reason of accession, and the necessary adaptations have not been provided for in this Act or its Annexes, those adaptations shall be made in accordance with the procedure laid down by paragraph 2. Those adaptations shall enter into force as from accession.

2. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, or the Commission, according to which of these two institutions adopted the original acts, shall to this end draw up the necessary texts.
11994N133

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FOUR : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES - TITLE V : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES CONCERNING SWEDEN - CHAPTER 5 : Financial and budgetary provisions - Article 133



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0044
IX. Arable crops

392 R 1765: Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (OJ No L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 12), as last amended by:

- 394 R 0232: Council Regulation (EC) No 232/94 of 24 January 1994 (OJ No L 30, 3.2.1994, p. 7).

In Article 12, first subparagraph, the following indent is added:

'- those relating to the determination of the reference areas to be laid down in Annex V for new Member States.`
Article 51

Without prejudice to the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) 2847/93, Norway may maintain national control measures existing immediately before the entry into force of the Accession Treaty and apply them to all vessels of the Union:

- for a period of three years from the date of accession, in the waters falling under its sovereignty or within its jurisdiction which are situated north of 62°N;

- for a period of one year from the date of accession, in the waters falling under its sovereignty or within its jurisdiction which are situated south of 62°N.

Before the end of these transitional periods, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 43 of the EC Treaty, the Council shall take a decision on the control measures applicable in the waters falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of Norway for all vessels of the Union with a view to maintaining or developing existing measures.
11994N061

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FOUR : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES - TITLE II : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES CONCERNING NORWAY - CHAPTER 4 : External relations including customs union - Article 61



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0034
4. Joint Declaration on the application of the Euratom Treaty

The Contracting Parties, recalling that the Treaties on which the European Union is founded apply to all Member States on a non-discriminatory basis and without prejudice to the rules governing the internal market, acknowledge that, as Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, Member States decide to produce or not to produce nuclear energy according to their specific policy orientations.

As regards the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle, it is the responsibility of each Member State to define its own policy.
11994N068

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FOUR : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES - TITLE II : TRANSITIONAL MEASURES CONCERNING NORWAY - CHAPTER 5 : Financial and budgetary provisions - Article 68



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0035
11994N174

ACT concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded - PART FIVE : PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT - TITLE III : FINAL PROVISIONS - Article 174



Official Journal C 241 , 29/08/1994 P. 0051