COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(92) 444 final 
Brussels, 22 October 1992 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
Concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of exchanges of 
letters for the extension of the duration of the Interim Agreement 
between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic 
Community of the one part and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic of 
the other part 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
Concern I np the conclusion of an Agreement In the form of exchanges of 
letters for the extension of the duration of the Interim Agreement 
between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic 
Community of the one part and the Republic of Poland of the other part 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
Concerning the conclusion of an Agreement In the form of exchanges of 
letters for the extension of the duration of the Interim Agreement 
between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic 
Community of the one part and the Republic of Hungary of the other 
part 
(presented by the Commission) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The Europe Agreements between on the one part the European Communities 
and their Member States, and Hungary, Poland and the CSFR respectively 
on the other part were signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991. 
For the entry into force of these Agreements ratification by the 
Parliaments of the Member States, the Parliament of the Associated 
Country and the assent of the European Parliament is required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 Interim Agreements between the European 
Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community of the one 
part and each of Hungary, Poland and CSFR respectively of the other 
part, setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreements which relate 
to trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreements entered into force on 1st March 1992. According 
to Articles 46 (Poland/CSFR), 45 (Hungary), the interim Agreements are 
to apply until the entry into force of the Europe Agreements and at the 
latest until 31st December 1992. 
The ratification procedures of the Europe Agreements, have not been 
completed. Consequently, the Europe Agreements cannot enter into force 
as foreseen on 1st January 1993. 
The Commission was authorized by the Council on .*.?. JO. Ri to negotiate 
Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters wjth the Republics of 
Hungary, Poland and the CSFR to extend the duration of the Interim 
Agreements after 31.12.92. 
The Commission initialled these Agreements on .«CO-. XO.r .".<.-... 
The Commission is therefore requesting the Council to adopt the attached 
proposals for Council Decisions and to give to the Commission its 
unanimous assent for the conclusion of the Agreements on behalf of the 
European Coal and Steel Community. 
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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION 
Concerning the conclusion of an Agreement In the form of exchanges of 
letters for the extension of the duration of the Interim Agreement 
between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic 
Community of the one part and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic of 
the other part. 
The COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, and In particular Article 113 thereof. 
Having regard the proposal of the Commission, 
Whoreas, pending the completion of the ratification Procedure of the 
Europe Agreement signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 it is 
necessary to extend, after the 31/12/92 the duration of the Interim 
Agreement, signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991, by concluding an 
Agreement in the form of exchanges of letters. 
HAD DECIDED AS FOLLOWS 
Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of exchanges of letters concerning the 
extension after the 31/12/92 of the duration of the Interim Agreement, 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991, between the European Coal and 
Steel Community and the European Economic Community of the one part and 
the Czech and Sloval Federal Republic of the other part, is hereby 
approved on behalf of the European Economic Community. 
The texts of the Agreement are annexed to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the 
person who will sign the Agreement In order to bind the Community. 
Done at Brussels, the 
For the CounciI 
The President 
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AGREEKENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economie 
Community and the European Coal and Steel Community and the Czech and 
Slovak Federal Republic concerning the extension of the duration of the 
Interim Agreement. 
LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY 
Sir, 
The Europe Agreement between the European Economic Community, the 
European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and steel 
Community and their Member States of the one part and the Czech and 
Slovak Federal Republic of the other part was signed in Brussels on 
16th December 1991. 
For the entry into force of this Europe Agreement the approval by 
the Contracting Parties, in accordance with their own procedures, is 
required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 the Interim Agreement - between the 
European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community 
of the one part and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic of the 
other part setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreement which 
relate to trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreement entered into force on 1st March 1992. 
According to Article 45 the Interim Agreement is to apply until the 
entry into force of the Europe Agreement and at the latest until 
31st December 1992. 
Since all ratification procedures might not be completed by 30 
November 1992, the entry into force of the Europe Agreement cannot 
be guaranteed. 
In order to avoid a disruption of the trade relations between the 
Parties established by the Interim Agreements, the Parties have 
agreed to amend Article 45 §1 of the Interim Agreement by deleting 
the part which reads "and at the latest until 31 December 1992". 
It is understood that this extension of duration includes the 
extension of the exchanges of letters and declarations annexed to 
the Final Act of the Interim Agreement. 
This Agreement, in the form of exchanges of letters, enters into 
force on the first day after receipt of your answer. 
I would be grateful if you would confirm your Governments Agreement 
to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the European Economic Community 
and the European Coal and Steel Community 
VL 
B. LETTER FROM THE CZECH AND SLOVAK FEDERAL REPUBLIC 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter bearing 
today's date, the contents of which are as follows : 
"The Europe Agreement between the European Economic Community, the 
European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and their Member States of the one part and the Czech and 
Slovak Federal Republic of the other part was signed in Brussels on 
16th December 1991. 
For the entry into force of this Europe Agreement the approval by 
the Contracting Parties, in accordance with their own procedures, is 
required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 the Interim Agreement between the 
European Economic community, the European coal and Steel Community 
of the one part and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic of the 
other part setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreement which 
relate to trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreement entered into force on 1st March 1992. 
According to Article 45 the Interim Agreement is to apply until the 
entry into force of the Europe Agreement and at the latest until 
31st December 1992. 
Since all ratification procedures might not be completed by 30 
November 1992, the entry into force of the Europe Agreement cannot 
be guaranteed. 
In order to avoid a disruption of the trade relations between the 
Parties established by the Interim Agreements, the Parties have 
agreed to amend Article 45 §1 of the Interim Agreement by deleting 
the part which reads "and at the latest until 31 December 1992". 
It is understood that this extension of duration includes the 
extension of the exchanges of letters and declarations annexed to 
the Final Act of the Interim Agreement. 
This Agreement, in the form of exchanges of letters, enters into 
force on the first day after receipt of your answer. 
I have the honour to confirm my Government's agreement to the 
contents of your letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the 
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic 
PROPOSAI FOR A COUNCIL DECISION 
Concerning the conclusion of an Agreement In the form of exchanges of 
letters for the extension of the duration of the Interim Agreement 
between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic 
Community of the one part and the Republic of Poland of the other part. 
The COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, 
Having regard the proposal of the Commission, 
Whereas, pending the completion of the ratification Procedure of the 
Europe Agreement signed In Brussels on 16th December 1991 it is 
necessary to extend, after the 31/12/92 the duration of the Interim 
Agreement, signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991, by concluding an 
Agreement In the form of exchanges of letters. 
HAD DECIDED AS FOLLOWS 
Article 1 
The Agreement In the form of exchanges of letters concerning the 
extension after the 31/12/92 of the duration of the Interim Agreement, 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991, between the European Coal and 
Steel Community and the European Economic Community of the one part and 
the Republic of Poland of the other part, Is hereby approved on behalf 
of the European Economic Community. 
The texts of the Agreement are annexed to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the 
person who will sign the Agreement In order to bind the Community. 
Done at Brussels, the 
For the CounciI 
The President 
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AGREEMENT 
j che form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic 
Cc- unity and the European Coal and Steel community and the Republic of 
ru-and concerning the extension of the duration of the Interim 
Agreement. 
A. LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY 
Sir, 
The Europe Agreement between the European Economic Community, the 
European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and their Member States of the one part and the Republic 
of Poland of the other part was signed in Brussels on 16th December 
1991. 
For the entry into force of this Europe Agreement the approval by 
the Contracting Parties, in accordance with their own procedures, is 
required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 the Interim Agreement between the 
European Economic Community, the European coal and Steel Community 
of the one part and the Republic of Poland of the other part 
setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreement which relate to 
trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreement entered into force on 1st March 1992. 
According to Article 45 the Interim Agreement is to apply until the 
entry into force of the Europe Agreement and at the latest until 
31st December 1992. 
Since all ratification procedures might not be completed by 30 
November 1992, the entry into force of the Europe Agreement cannot 
be guaranteed. 
In order to avoid a disruption of the trade relations between the 
Parties established by the Interim Agreements, the Parties have 
agreed to amend Article 45 §1 of the Interim Agreement by deleting 
the part which reads "and at the latest until 31 December 1992". 
It is understood that this extension of duration includes the 
extension of the exchanges of letters and declarations annexed to 
the Final Act of the Interim Agreement. 
This Agreement, in the form of exchanges of letters, enters into 
force on the first day after receipt of your answer. 
I would be grateful if you would confirm your Governments Agreement 
to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the European Economic Community 
and the European Coal and Steel Community 
1 
B. LETTER FROM THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter bearing 
today's date, the contents of which are as follows : 
"The Europe Agreement between the European Economic Community, the 
European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and their Member States of the one part and the Republic 
of Poland of the other part was signed in Brussels on 16th December 
1991. 
For the entry into force of this Europe Agreement the approval by 
the Contracting Parties, in accordance with their own procedures, is 
required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 the Interim Agreement between the 
European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community 
of the one part and the Republic of Poland of the other part 
setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreement which relate to 
trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreement entered into force on 1st March 1992. 
According to Article 45 the Interim Agreement is to apply until the 
entry into force of the Europe Agreement and at the latest until 
31st December 1992. 
Since all ratification procedures might not be completed by 30 
November 1992, the entry into force of the Europe Agreement cannot 
be guaranteed. 
In order to avoid a disruption of the trade relations between the 
Parties established by the Interim Agreements, the Parties have 
agreed to amend Article 45 §1 of the Interim Agreement by deleting 
the part which reads "and at the latest until 31 December 1992". 
It is understood that this extension of duration includes the 
extension of the exchanges of letters and declarations annexed to 
the Final Act of the Interim Agreement. 
This Agreement, in the form of exchanges of letters, enters into 
force on the first day after receipt of your answer. " 
I have the honour to confirm my Government's agreement to the 
contents of your letter. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the 
Republic of Poland 
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LàJSHIN^liJîffîl^îôN 
Concerning the conclusion of an Agreement In the form of exchanges of 
letters for the extension of the duration of the Interim Agreement 
between the European Coai and Steel Community and the European Economic 
Community of the one part and the Republic of Hungary of the other 
part. 
The COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, 
Having regard the proposal of the Commission, 
Whereas, pending the completion of the ratification Procedure of the 
Europe Agreement signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 it is 
necessary to extend, after the 31/12/92 the duration of the Interim 
Agreement, signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991, by concluding an 
Agreement in the form of exchanges of letters. 
HAD DECIDED AS FOLLOWS 
Article 1 
The Agreement In the form of exchanges of letters concerning the 
extension after the 31/12/92 of the duration of the Interim Agreement, 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991, between the European Coal and 
Steel Community and the European Economic Community of the one part and 
the Republic of Hungary of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf 
of the European Economic Community. 
The texts of the Agreement are annexed to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council Is hereby authorized to designate the 
person who will sign the Agreement In order to bind the Community. 
Done at Brussels, the 
For the CounciI 
The President 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic 
Community and the European Coal and Steel Co—unity and the Republic of 
Hungary concerning the extension of the duration of the Interim 
Agreement. 
A. LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY 
Sir, 
The Europe Agreement between the European Economic Community, the 
European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and their Member States of the one part and the Republic 
of Hungary of the other part was signed in Brussels on 16th December 
1991. 
For the entry into force of this Europe Agreement the approval by 
the Contracting Parties, in accordance with their own procedures, is 
required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 the Interim Agreement between the 
European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community 
of the one part and the Republic of Hungary of the other part 
setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreement which relate to 
trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreement entered into force on 1st March 1992. 
According to Article 45 the Interim Agreement is to apply until the 
entry into force of the Europe Agreement and at the latest until 
3l8t December 1992. 
Since all ratification procedures might not be completed by 30 
November 1992, the entry into force of the Europe Agreement cannot 
be guaranteed. 
In order to avoid a disruption of the trade relations between the 
Parties established by the Interim Agreements, the Parties have 
agreed to amend Article 45 SI of the Interim Agreement by deleting 
the part which reads "and at the latest until 31 December 1992". 
It is understood that this extension of duration includes the 
extension of the exchanges of letters and declarations annexed to 
the Final Act of the Interim Agreement. 
This Agreement, in the form of exchanges of letters, enters into 
force on the first day after receipt of your answer. 
I would be grateful if you would confirm your Governments Agreement 
to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the European Economic Community 
and the European Coal and Steel Community 
4o 
B. LETTER FROM THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter bearing 
today's date, the contents of which are as follows : 
"The Europe Agreement between the European Economic Community, the 
European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and their Member States of the one part and the Republic 
of Hungary of the other part was signed in Brussels on 16th December 
1991. 
For the entry into force of this Europe Agreement the approval by 
the Contracting Parties, in accordance with their own procedures, is 
required. 
Pending the completion of the abovementioned formalities the Parties 
signed on 16th December 1991 the Interim Agreement between the 
European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community 
of the one part and the Republic of Hungary of the other part 
setting out the provisions of the Europe Agreement which relate to 
trade and trade related measures in order to ensure swift 
implementation of those provisions. 
The Interim Agreement entered into force on 1st March 1992. 
According to Article 45 the Interim Agreement is to apply until the 
entry into force of the Europe Agreement and at the latest until 
31st December 1992. 
since all ratification procedures might not be completed by 30 
November 1992, the entry into force of the Europe Agreement cannot 
be guaranteed. 
In order to avoid a disruption of the trade relations between the 
Parties established by the Interim Agreements, the Parties have 
agreed to amend Article 45 Si of the Interim Agreement by deleting 
the part which reads "and at the latest until 31 December 1992". 
It is understood that this extension of duration includes the 
extension of the exchanges of letters and declarations annexed to 
the Final Act of the Interim Agreement. 
This Agreement, in the form of exchanges of letters, enters into 
force on the first day after receipt of your answer. " 
I have the honour to confirm my Government's agreement to the 
contents of your letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the 
Republic of Hungary 

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