COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(94) 599 final 
Brussels, 13.12.1994 
94/0293(AVC) 94/0294(AVC) 
94/0295(AVC) 94/0296(AVC) 
94/0297(AVC) 94/029R(AVC) 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/0293<AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/0294(Avc) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/0295(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/0296 (AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and Romania, of the other part 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/0297(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/0298(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part 
(presented by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. The attached proposals for Council and Commission Decisions are the legal 
instruments under which Additional Protocols to the Europe Agreements are to be 
concluded between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic 
Energy Community and the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Hungary, the 
Republic of Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics and Romania on these 
countries participation in Community programmes. 
2. On 27 July the Council adopted negotiating directives and a draft protocol. 
Negotiations were conducted on 17 October and Additional Protocols have been 
initialled. 
3. The Additional Protocols cover areas of Community jurisdiction and have been 
concluded for an unlimited period. 
The associated countries' participation in Community programmes of interest to 
them is crucial to their integration into the European Union and their future 
accession. 
4. The following principles are set out in the Additional Protocols: 
the country in question may participate in programmes in the areas listed in 
Article 1 ; this list is not exhaustive and parties may agree to add other areas to 
it; 
the Association Council will decide on the terms and conditions for 
participation; 
the country in question will meet the costs of its participation; if necessary, 
the Commission may decide, on a case-by-case basis, to make a 
supplementary contribution. 
5. As soon as the Additional Protocol enters into force all the general, institutional 
and final provisions of the Europe Agreement will apply. This is to enable the 
Association Council, if necessary, to take up the duties assigned to it under the 
Additional Protocol even before the Europe Agreement comes into force. 
6. In view of the wide range of Community programmes in which the countries 
concerned may participate under the Additional Protocols, the same legal bases as 
used for that part of the Europe Agreements relating to the EC's and Euratom's 
jurisdiction (Article 238 of the EC Treaty and Article 101 of the Euratom Treaty) 
should be used for these Protocols. The ECSC is not concerned. 
s 
Since the Additional Protocols cover only Community programmes, i.e. exclusive 
Community matters, they do not have to be ratified by each Member State before 
they can enter into force. 
7. The procedures of the two Communities (EEC and Euratom) for the signing and 
conclusion of the Additional Protocols differ as regards conclusion: 
after receiving Parliament's assent the Council will conclude the Additional 
Protocols on behalf of the European Community pursuant to Article 238 of 
the EC Treaty by adopting the Decisions annexed hereto; 
the Council will approve the Additional Protocols in accordance with the 
second paragraph of Article 101 of the Euratom Treaty. The Protocols will 
then be concluded by the Commission (on behalf of the European Atomic 
Energy Community). 
8. In view of the foregoing the Commission requests the Council to adopt the 
proposals annexed hereto. 
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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 94/O293(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 238 thereof, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and 
in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,1 
Having regard to the approval given by the Council pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, 
Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, the European Council 
called for further Community programmes to be opened up to the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe, taking as a starting point programmes which are already 
open to EFT A countries; 
Whereas the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, an Additional Protocol to the 
Europe Agreement with the Republic of Bulgaria, 
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the 
Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, signed on ... is hereby approved on behalf of the 
European Community. 
The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council shall be 
decided by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with 
the relevant provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the 
European Atomic Energy Community. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall undertake the notification provided for in Article 4 of 
the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
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ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL 
to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States, of the one part, 
and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY 
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 
of the one part and, 
THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, hereinafter referred to as "Bulgaria"; 
of the other part, 
Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member States and Bulgaria (hereinafter referred to as "the 
Europe Agreement") was signed in Brussels on 8 March 1993, 
Whereas the objectives of the Europe Agreement referred to in Article 1 thereof include 
the provision of an appropriate framework for Bulgaria's gradual integration into the 
Community; 
Whereas the Community and Bulgaria have agreed in Title VI and Title VII of the 
Europe Agreement to promote economic and cultural cooperation; 
Whereas the European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 
welcomed the possibility offered to the associated countries of participating in 
Community programmes under the Europe Agreements; 
Whereas the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council meeting in 
Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 provide that future cooperation with the associated 
countries shall be geared to the objective of membership which has now been established, 
and that such cooperation shall include the participation of the associated countries in 
Community programmes, with a view to fostering integration, 
HAVE DECIDED to conclude this Protocol and to this end have designated as their 
plenipotentiaries : 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY 
BULGARIA 
WHO, having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, 
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
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Article 1 
Bulgaria may participate in Community framework programmes, specific programmes, 
projects or other actions in the fields of: 
research and technological development 
information services 
the environment 
education, training and youth 
social policy and health 
consumer protection 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
tourism 
culture 
the audiovisual sector 
civil protection 
trade facilitation 
energy 
transport, and 
the fight against drugs and drug addiction. 
The parties may agree to add other fields of Community activities to those listed above, 
where it is considered to be of mutual interest or to contribute to the attainment of the 
objectives of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the existing participation of Bulgaria in the activities referred to in 
Article 1, the Association Council provided for in the Europe Agreement shall decide the 
terms and conditions for the participation of Bulgaria in the activities referred to in 
Article 1. 
Article 3 
The financial contribution of Bulgaria to the activities referred to under Article 1 shall be 
based on the principle that Bulgaria shall meet the costs resulting from its participation. 
If necessary the Community may decide, on a case-by-case basis, and pursuant to the 
rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, to pay a supplement 
to Bulgaria's contribution. 
The parties may agree that the relevant provisions of Title VIII of the Europe Agreement 
on financial cooperation shall apply. 
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Article 4 
This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the 
date upon which the parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures 
necessary for that purpose. 
Article 5 
This Protocol shall be regarded as additional to the Europe Agreement between the 
Community and Bulgaria. All general, institutional and final provisions shall apply 
accordingly as from the entry into force of this Protocol, even before the entry into force 
of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 6 
This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, 
German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Bulgarian languages, each of these texts 
being equally authentic. 
For the Community For the Republic of Bulgaria 
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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 
94/0294(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 238 thereof, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and 
in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,2 
Having regard to the approval given by the Council pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, 
Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, the European Council 
called for further Community programmes to be opened up to the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe, taking as a starting point programmes which are already 
open to EFT A countries; 
Whereas the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, an Additional Protocol to the 
Europe Agreement with the Republic of Hungary, 
1 (AVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Economic 
( ominunity and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the 
Republic of Hungary, of the other part, signed on ... is hereby approved on behalf of the 
1 European Community. 
The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council shall be 
decided by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with 
the relevant provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the 
European Atomic Energy Community. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall undertake the notification provided for in Article 4 of 
the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
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ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL 
to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States, of the one part, 
and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY 
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 
of the one part and, 
THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY, hereinafter referred to as "Hungary", 
of the other part, 
Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member States and Hungary (hereinafter referred lo as "the 
Europe Agreement") was signed in Brussels on 16 December 1991; 
Whereas the objectives of the Europe Agreement referred lo in Article 1 thereof include 
die, provision of an appropriate framework for Hungary's gradual integration into the 
v oniiiiunity; 
Whereas the Community and I lungary have agreed in Title VI and Title VII of the 
Europe Agreement to promote economic and cultural cooperation: 
Whereas the European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 
vcleomed the possibility offered to the associated countries of participating in 
« ommunily programmes under the Europe Agreements; 
Wheivas the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council meeting in 
'openlutL'cn on 2! and 22 June 1993 provide that future cooperation with the associated 
ouninos shall be geared to the objective of membership which has now been established. 
nid thai such cooperation shall include the participation of the associated countries in 
• oiiimunity programmes, with a view to fostering integration. 
i I AVI*. DECIDED to conclude this Protocol and to this end have designated as their 
ucnipolenliaric:;: 
fllli 1 ;UROPEAN COMMUNITY 
rill': EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY 
i I IF! ( iOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY 
WHO. having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form. 
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HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
Hungary may participate in Community framework programmes, specific programmes, 
projects or other actions in the fields of: 
research and technological development 
information services 
the environment 
education, training and youth 
social policy and health 
consumer protection 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
tourism 
culture 
the audiovisual sector 
civil protection 
trade facilitation 
energy 
transport, and 
the fight against drugs and drug addiction. 
The parties may agree to add other fields of Community activities to those listed above, 
where it is considered to be of mutual interest or to contribute to the attainment of the 
objectives of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the existing participation of Hungary in the activities referred to in 
Article 1, the Association Council established by the Europe Agreement shall decide the 
terms and conditions for the participation of Hungary in the activities referred to in 
Article 1. 
Article 3 
The financial contribution of Hungary to the activities referred to under Article 1 shall be 
based on the principle that Hungary shall meet the costs resulting from its participation. 
If necessary the Community may decide, on a case-by-case basis, and pursuant to the 
rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, to pay a supplement 
to Hungary's contribution. 
The parties may agree that the relevant provisions of Title VIII of the Europe Agreement 
on financial cooperation shall apply. 
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Article 4 
This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the 
date upon which the parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures 
necessary for that purpose. 
Article 5 
This Protocol shall be regarded as additional to the Europe Agreement between the 
Community and Hungary. All general, institutional and final provisions shall apply 
accordingly as from the entry into force of this Protocol. 
Article 6 
This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, 
German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Hungarian languages, each of these 
texts being equally authentic. 
For the Community For the Government of the 
Republic of Hungary 
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DECLARATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY 
"In the implementation of Articles 2 and 3 of this Protocol a particular attention should 
be given to the appropriate application of the rules and principles laid down in Protocols 
31 and 32 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area." 
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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 
94/0295(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 238 thereof, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and 
in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,3 
Having regard to the approval given by the Council pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, 
Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, the European Council 
called for further Community programmes to be opened up to the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe, taking as a starting point programmes which are already 
open to EFTA countries; 
Whereas the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, an Additional Protocol to the 
Europe Agreement with the Republic of Poland, 
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the 
Republic of Poland, of the other part, signed on ... is hereby approved on behalf of the 
European Community. 
The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council shall be 
decided by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with 
the relevant provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the 
European Atomic Energy Community. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall undertake the notification provided for in Article 4 of 
the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
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ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL 
to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States, of the one part, 
and the Republic of Poland, of the other part 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY 
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 
of the one part and, 
THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, hereinafter referred to as "Poland", 
of the other part, 
Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member States and Poland (hereinafter referred to as "the Europe 
Agreement") was signed in Brussels on 16 December 1991; 
Whereas the objectives of the Europe Agreement referred to in Article 1 thereof include 
the provision of an appropriate framework for Poland's gradual integration into the 
Community; 
Whereas the Community and Poland have agreed in Title VI and Title VII of the Europe 
Agreement to promote economic and cultural cooperation; 
Whereas the European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 
welcomed the possibility offered to the associated countries of participating in 
Community programmes under the Europe Agreements; 
Whereas the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council meeting in 
Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 provide that future cooperation with the associated 
countries shall be geared to the objective of membership which has now been established, 
and that such cooperation shall include the participation of the associated countries in 
Community programmes, with a view to fostering integration, 
HAVE DECIDED to conclude this Protocol and to this end have designated as their 
plenipotentiaries: 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY 
POLAND 
WHO, having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, 
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HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
Poland may participate in Community framework programmes, specific programmes, 
projects or other actions in the fields of: 
research and technological development 
information services 
the environment 
education, training and youth 
social policy and health 
consumer protection 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
tourism 
culture 
the audiovisual sector 
civil protection 
trade facilitation 
energy 
transport, and 
the fight against drugs and drug addiction. 
The parties may agree to add other fields of Community activities to those listed above, 
where it is considered to be of mutual interest or to contribute to the attainment of the 
objectives of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the existing participation of Poland in the activities referred to in 
Article 1, the Association Council established by the Europe Agreement shall decide the 
terms and conditions for the participation of Poland in the activities referred to in 
Article 1. 
Article 3 
The financial contribution of Poland to the activities referred to under Article 1 shall be 
based on the principle that Poland shall meet the costs resulting from its participation. 
If necessary the Community may decide, on a case-by-case basis, and pursuant to the 
rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, to pay a supplement 
to Poland's contribution. 
The parties may agree that the relevant provisions of Title VIII of the Europe Agreement 
on financial cooperation shall apply. 
•<f <3 
Article 4 
This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the 
date upon which the parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures 
necessary for that purpose. 
Article 5 
This Protocol shall be regarded as additional to the Europe Agreement between the 
Community and Poland. All general, institutional and final provisions shall apply 
accordingly as from the entry into force of this Protocol. 
Article 6 
This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, 
German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Polish languages, each of these texts 
being equally authentic. 
•or the Community For the Republic of Poland 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 
94/0296(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and Romania, of the other part 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 238 thereof, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and 
in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,4 
Flaving regard to the approval given by the Council pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, 
Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, the European Council 
called for further Community programmes to be opened up to the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe, taking as a starting point programmes which are already 
open to EFTA countries; 
Whereas the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, an Additional Protocol to the 
Europe Agreement with Romania, 
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and 
Romania, of the other part, signed on ... is hereby approved on behalf of the European 
Community. 
The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 ' 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council shall be 
decided by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with 
the relevant provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the 
European Atomic Energy Community. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall undertake the notification provided for in Article 4 of 
the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
Z 1 et 
ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL 
to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States, of the one part, 
and Romania, of the other part 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY 
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 
of the one part and, 
"Romania", 
of the other part, 
Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member States and Romania (hereinafter referred to as "the 
Europe Agreement") was signed in Brussels on 1 February 1993; 
Whereas the objectives of the Europe Agreement referred to in Article 1 thereof 
include the provision of an appropriate framework for Romania's gradual integration 
into the Community; 
Whereas the Community and Romania have agreed in Title VI and Title VII of the 
Europe Agreement to promote economic and cultural cooperation; 
Whereas the European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 
welcomed the possibility offered to the associated countries of participating in 
Community programmes under the Europe Agreements; 
Whereas the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council meeting in 
Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 provide that future cooperation with the associated 
countries shall be geared to the objective of membership which has now been established, 
and that such cooperation shall include the participation of the associated countries in 
Community programmes, with a view to fostering integration, 
HAVE DECIDED to conclude this Protocol and to this end have designated as their 
plenipotentiaries: 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY 
ROMANIA 
WHO, having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, 
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
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Article 1 
Romania may participate in Community framework programmes, specific programmes, 
projects or other actions in the fields of: 
research and technological development 
information services 
the environment 
education, training and youth 
social policy and health 
consumer protection 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
tourism 
culture 
the audiovisual sector 
civil protection 
trade facilitation 
energy 
transport, and 
the fight against drugs and drug addiction. 
The parties may agree to add other fields of Community activities to those listed above, 
where it is considered to be of mutual interest or to contribute to the attainment of the 
objectives of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the existing participation of Romania in the activities referred to in 
Article 1, the Association Council provided for in the Europe Agreement shall decide the 
terms and conditions for the participation of Romania in the activities referred to in 
Article 1. 
Article 3 
The financial contribution of Romania to the activities referred to under Article 1 shall be 
based on the principle that Romania shall meet the costs resulting from its participation. 
If necessary the Community may decide, on a case-by-case basis, and pursuant to the 
rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, to pay a supplement 
to Romania's contribution. 
The parties may agree that the relevant provisions of Title VIII of the Europe Agreement 
on financial cooperation shall apply. 
Article 4 
This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the 
date upon Which the parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures 
necessary for that purpose. 
Article 5 
This Protocol shall be regarded as additional to the Europe Agreement between the 
Community and Romania. All general, institutional and final provisions shall apply 
accordingly as from the entry into force of this Protocol, even before the entry into force 
of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 6 
This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, 
German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Romanian languages, each of these 
texts being equally authentic. 
For the Community For the Government of Romania 
PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 
94/0297(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 238 thereof, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and 
in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,5 
Having regard to the approval given by the Council pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, 
Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, the European Council 
called for further Community programmes to be opened up to the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe, taking as a point of departure those programmes which are 
already open to EFTA countries; 
Whereas the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, an Additional Protocol to the 
Europe Agreement with the Czech Republic, 
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Czech 
Republic, of the other part, signed on ... is hereby approved on behalf of the European 
Community. 
The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council shall be 
decided by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with 
the relevant provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the 
European Atomic Energy Community. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall undertake the notification provided for in Article 4 of 
the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL 
to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States, of the one part, 
and the Czech Republic, of the other part 
IIIF; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY 
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 
of the one part and, 
the Czech Republic, 
of the other part. 
Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member States and the Czech Republic (hereinafter referred to as 
"the Europe Agreement") was signed in Luxembourg on 4 October 1993; 
Whereas the objectives of the Europe Agreement referred to in Article 1 thereof include 
the provision of an appropriate framework for the Czech Republic's gradual integration 
into the Community; 
Whereas the Community and the Czech Republic have agreed in Title VI and Title VII of 
the Europe Agreement to promote economic and cultural cooperation; 
Whereas the European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 
welcomed the possibility offered to the associated countries of participating in 
Community programmes under the Europe Agreements; 
Whereas the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council meeting in 
Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 provide that future cooperation with the associated 
countries shall be geared to the objective of membership which has now been established, 
and that such cooperation shall include the participation of the associated countries in 
Community programmes, with a view to fostering integration, 
11 AVE DECIDED to conclude this Protocol and to this end have designated as their 
plenipotentiaries: 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY 
THE CZECH REPUBLIC 
WHO. having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, 
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HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Czech Republic may participate in Community framework programmes, specific 
programmes, projects or other actions in the fields of: 
research and technological development 
information services 
the environment 
education, training and youth 
social policy and health 
consumer protection 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
tourism 
culture 
the audiovisual sector 
civil protection 
trade facilitation 
energy 
transport, and 
the fight against drugs and drug addiction. 
The parties may agree to add other fields of Community activities to those listed above, 
where it is considered to be of mutual interest or to contribute to the attainment of the 
objectives of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the existing participation of the Czech Republic in the activities 
referred to in Article 1, the Association Council provided for in the Europe Agreement 
shall decide the terms and conditions for the participation of the Czech Republic in the 
activities referred to in Article 1. 
Article 3 
The financial contribution of the Czech Republic to the activities referred to under Article 
1 shall be based on the principle that the Czech Republic shall meet the costs resulting 
from its participation. 
If necessary the Community may decide, on a case-by-case basis, and pursuant to the 
rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, to pay a supplement 
to the Czech Republic's contribution. 
The parties may agree that the relevant provisions of Title VIII of the Europe Agreement 
on financial cooperation shall apply. 
Article 4 
This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the 
date upon which the parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures 
necessary for that purpose. 
Article 5 
This Protocol shall be regarded as additional to the Europe Agreement between the 
Community and the Czech Republic. All general, institutional and final provisions shall 
apply accordingly as from the entry into force of this Protocol, even before the entry into 
force of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 6 
This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English. French, 
German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and the Czech languages, each of these texts 
being equally authentic. 
•"or the Community For the Czech Republic 
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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 
94/02 3(AVC) 
concluding the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the 
European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, 
of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 238 thereof, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and 
in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
I laving regard to the assent of the European Parliament,6 
Having regard to the approval given by the Council pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, 
Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, the European Council 
called for further Community programmes to be opened up to the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe, taking as a point of departure those programmes which are 
already open to EFT A countries; 
Whereas the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, an Additional Protocol to the 
Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic, 
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Economic 
Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the 
Slovak Republic, of the other part, signed on ... is hereby approved on behalf of the 
European Community. 
The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council shall be 
decided by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with 
the relevant provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the 
European Atomic Energy Community. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall undertake the notification provided for in Article 4 of 
the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
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ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL 
to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States, of the one part, 
and the Slovak Republic, of the other part 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY 
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 
of the one part and, 
THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, hereinafter referred to as "Slovakia", 
of the other part, 
Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member States and Slovakia (hereinafter referred to as "the 
Europe Agreement") was signed in Luxembourg on 4 October 1993; 
Whereas the objectives of the Europe Agreement referred to in Article l thereof include 
the provision of an appropriate framework for Slovakia's gradual integration into the 
Community; 
Whereas the Community and Slovakia have agreed in Title VI and Title VII of the 
Europe Agreement to promote economic and cultural cooperation; 
Whereas the European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 
welcomed the possibility offered to the associated countries of participating in 
Community programmes under the Europe Agreements; 
Whereas the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council meeting in 
Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 provide that future cooperation with the associated 
countries shall be geared to the objective of membership which has now been established, 
and that such cooperation shall include the participation of the associated countries in 
Community programmes, with a view to fostering integration, 
IIAVE DECIDED to conclude this Protocol and to this end have designated as their 
plenipotentiaries: 
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY 
SLOVAKIA 
WHO, having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, 
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HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
Slovakia may participate in Community framework programmes, specific programmes, 
projects or other actions in the fields of: 
research and technological development 
information services 
the environment 
education, training and youth 
social policy and health 
consumer protection 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
tourism 
culture 
the audiovisual sector 
civil protection 
trade facilitation 
energy 
transport, and 
the fight against drugs and drug addiction. 
The parties may agree to add other fields of Community activities to those listed above, 
where it is considered to be of mutual interest or to contribute to the attainment of the 
objectives of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the existing participation of Slovakia in the activities referred to in 
Article 1, the Association Council provided for in the Europe Agreement shall decide the 
terms and conditions for the participation of Slovakia in the activities referred to in 
Article 1. 
Article 3 
The financial contribution of Slovakia to the activities referred to under Article 1 shall be 
based on the principle that Slovakia shall meet the costs resulting from its participation. 
If necessary the Community may decide, on a case-by-case basis, and pursuant to the 
rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, to pay a supplement 
to Slovakia's contribution. 
The parties may agree that the relevant provisions of Title VIII of the Europe Agreement 
on financial cooperation shall apply. 
Article 4 3 3 
This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the 
date upon which the parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures 
necessary for that purpose. 
Article 5 
This Protocol shall be regarded as additional to the Europe Agreement between the 
Community and Slovakia. All general, institutional and final provisions shall apply 
accordingly as from the entry into force of this Protocol, even before the entry into force 
of the Europe Agreement. 
Article 6 
This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, 
German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Slovak languages, each of these texts 
being equally authentic. 
For the Community For the Slovak Republic 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
1. Title of operation 
Opening-up of Community programmes to the associated countries of Central and 
Eastern Europe 
2. Budget headings involved 
B7-633 Initiation of Community programmes for associated countries of Central 
and Eastern Europe (new heading proposed in 1995 PDB) 
B7-6000 Aid for economic restructuring of the countries of Central and Eastern 
Europe 
B6-7211 Cooperation with third countries and international organizations 
3. Legal basis 
Europe Agreements ratified with Poland and Hungary, and in the process of being 
ratified with the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania. 
On the basis of preliminary expressions of interest from Central and Eastern European 
countries the following instruments could serve as legal bases provided they are amended 
with a view to opening them up to the associated Central and Eastern European countries: 
Council Decision 90/685/EEC of 21 December 1990 on the implementation of an action 
programme to promote the development of the European audiovisual industry (MEDIA) -
OJNoL 380, 31.12.1990. 
Parliament and Council Decision 94/... of... (adoption procedure under way for 
SOCRATES, LEONARDO AND YOUTH FOR EUROPE). 
Council Decision 93/500/EEC of 13 September 1993 concerning the promotion of 
renewable energy sources in the Community (ALTENER programme) - OJ No L 235, 
18.9.1993, p.41. 
Council Decision 91/565/EEC of 29 October 1991 concerning the promotion of energy 
efficiency in the Community (SAVE programme) - OJ No L 307, 8.11.1991, p.34. 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 establishing a financial instrument for the 
environment (LIFE) - OJ No L 206, 22.7.1992, p.l. 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 2008/90 of 29 June 1990 concerning the promotion of 
energy technologies in Europe (THERMIE programme) - OJ No L 185, 17.7.1990, p.l. 
These legal bases cannot, however, be determined definitively until the Association 
Councils have decided on the opening-up of the programmes concerned. 
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Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 
concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in 
the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)-
OJNoL 126, 18.5.1994. 
Recommendation for a Council decision authorizing the Commission to negotiate 
additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238). 
4. Description of operation 
4.1 General objective 
The European Council, meeting in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993, agreed that 
"future cooperation with the associated countries shall be geared to the objective of 
membership which has now been established" and "invited the Commission to make 
proposals before the end of the year for opening up further programmes to the 
associated countries, taking as a point of departure those programmes which are 
already open for participation by the EFTA countries", the aim being to encourage the 
integration of the countries concerned with the Community. 
The participation of the associated Central and Eastern European countries in these 
Community programmes will help them integrate with the European Union in line 
with the decision taken at the June 1993 European Council. It will help implement 
the Europe Agreements' provisions on economic and cultural cooperation and enable 
the associated countries to familiarize themselves with the management methods used 
in Community programmes in a wide range of fields. 
Among the Community programmes in which these countries have expressed interest, 
those in the field of human resources (SOCRATES, LEONARDO, YOUTH FOR 
EUROPE) are aimed at progressively establishing an open European space for 
education and vocational training and fostering the development of quality education, 
. particularly through exchange activities in the broadest sense of the term. 
The objective of the MEDIA programme is to promote the development of the 
audiovisual industry. 
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LIFE will provide technical and financial support to the associated countries to 
implement international conventions and resolve common or global problems in the 
field of the environment. 
The three energy programmes (THERMIE, ALTENER and SAVE) are designed to 
promote the implementation of new energy technologies, activities to develop new 
and renewable energy sources and to make the use of forms of energy other than 
electricity more efficient. 
The central objective of the fourth RTD framework programme, which includes 
details of the activities to be undertaken in cooperation with non-member countries 
and international organizations, is to use targeted RTD cooperation in tandem with 
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other Community operations to improve the added value of Community RTD, to 
improve the science and technology base of the Community and to back up other 
Community policies towards non-Community countries. Such cooperation will be 
based on the principle of mutual benefit. 
4.2 Duration of operation and arrangements for its extension. 
Five-year action programme (1995-99) 
5. Classification of expenditure or revenue 
5.1 Non-compulsory 
5.2 Differentiated 
5.3 Type of revenue involved = NOT APPLICABLE 
6. Type of expenditure or revenue 
- subsidy up to 100% 
- subsidy for joint financing with other sources in the public and/or private sectors 
- no repayment. 
Type of expenditure or revenue determined on basis of basic programmes. 
7. Financial impact 
7.1 Method of calculating total cost of operation in 1995 financial year (link between 
individual costs and overall cost) 
As this is a start-up period for the associated Central and Eastern European countries' 
participation in Community programmes the necessary appropriations cannot at 
present be estimated with any precision. 
Since the funding of their participation in the programmes is to be on the basis that 
they will meet the costs of their participation, the Community budget may, if 
necessary, on a case-by-case basis, provide funding: 
- unnder the Phare programme, up to 10% of the National Indicative Programme; 
- under the new budget heading B7-633 for 1995 (for which a PM is foreseen); 
- for expenditure arising from participation in the fourth framework RTD programme, 
under the relevant headings: 
appropriations for the fourth framework RTD programme to fund their 
participation in actual RTD projects; 
external policy appropriations to develop these countries' scientific and technical 
potential and build up the infrastructure they need for RTD. 
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7.2 Breakdown of operation into constituent parts 
EC, million ecus 
Breakdown 
not applicable at 
this stage 
TOTAL '94 Budget 
0 '95 draft prelim, 
budget Var. % 
— 
— 
7.3 Operational expenditure relating to studies, experts meetings, etc. included in 
Part B NOT APPLICABLE 
(see Annex III to Commission communication of 22 April 1992, attached as 
Annex VIII) 
7.4 Schedule for multiannual operations, giving amounts deemed necessary 
(entered in basic instrument) 
Amount deemed necessary: ... million ecus NOT APPLICABLE 
8. Anti-fraud measures planned (and results of implementation) 
All the Commission's contracts, agreements and other legal commitments provide for 
on-the-spot controls by the Commission and the Court of Auditors. Among other 
things, the beneficiaries of the operations are obliged to file reports and financial 
statements. These are analysed from the point of view of their content and the 
eligibility of the expenditure in line with the objective of Community financing. 
Anti-fraud operations are carried out by the Commission DGs responsible for the 
programmes concerned in conjunction with DG I and the Commission delegations. 
9. Elements of cost-effectiveness analysis 
9.1 Target population 
Target population: the peoples of Central and Eastern European countries 
which have concluded association agreements with the EC. 
9.2 Monitoring and evaluation of the operation 
Generally speaking, monitoring and evaluation of the countries' participation in 
the programmes will be undertaken by the Association Councils and Committees 
which, pursuant to Article 2 of the Additional Protocols, will determine the terms 
and conditions of participation. In view of the wide range of programmes open 
to these countries, monitoring and evaluation of the individual programmes in 
question will be on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the rules and terms 
of each programme. 
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SME FICHE 
Any economic impact the additional protocols might have would necessarily be indirect. 
A precise evaluation is therefore impossible. 

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