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COM (85) 278 
 
 
 
Vol. 1985/0 121 
  
 
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concernant l'ouverture au public des archives historiques de la Communauté économique 
européenne et de la Communauté européenne de l'énergie atomique (JO L 43 du 15.2.1983, 
p. 1), tel que modifié par le règlement (CE, Euratom) n° 1700/2003 du 22 septembre 2003 
(JO L 243 du 27.9.2003, p. 1), ce dossier est ouvert au public. Le cas échéant, les documents 
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concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Econom ic 
Communit y and the European Atom ic Energy Communit y (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 1), as 
amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1700/2003 of 22 September 2003 (OJ L 243, 
27.9.2003, p. 1), t his file is open to the public. Where necessary, classified documents in this 
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Februa r 1983 über die Freigabe der historischen Archive der Europäischen  
Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft und der Europäischen Atomgem einschaft (ABI. L 43 vom  15.2.1983,  
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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
C0MC85) 278 final
Brussels, 5 june 1985
COMMISSION OPINION 
on the applications for accession 
to the European Communities 
by the Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain
COM(85) 278 final

COMMISSION OPINION 
of .....
on
 the applications for accession to the European Communities by the Portuguese
Republic and the Kingdom of Spain
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to Article 98 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and 
Steel Community, Article 237 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community and Article 205 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Atomic Energy Community,
Whereas the Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain have applied to 
become members of these Communities;
Whereas in its opinions of ..... and ...... the Commission has already
be
en able to express its views on certain essential aspects of the problems 
arising in connection with these applications;
Whereas the terms for the admission of the States concerned and the 
adjustments to the Treaties necessitated by their accession have been 
negotiated in a Conference between the Communities and the applicant States; 
whereas singleness of Community representation was ensured with due regard 
for the institutional dialogue provided for by the Treaties;
Whereas, on the completion of these negotiations, it is apparent that the 
provisions so agreed are fair and proper; whereas, this being so, the 
Community's enlargement, while preserving its internal cohesion and 
dynamism, will enable it to take a fuller part in the development of 
international relations;
Whereas in joining the Communities the applicant States accept without 
reserve the Treaties and their political objectives all decisions taken 
since their entry into force, and the action that has been agreed in 
respect of the development and strengthening of .the Communities;

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Whereas it is an essential feature of the legal system set up by the 
Treaties establishing the Communities that certain of their provisions and 
certain acts of the Community institutions are directly applicable, that 
Community law takes precedence over any national provisions conclicting 
with it, and that procedures exist for ensuring the uniform interpretation 
of this Law; whereas accession to the Communities entails recognition of 
the binding force of these rules, observance of which is indispensable to 
guarantee the effectiveness and unity of Community law;
Whereas the principles of pluralist democracy and respect for human rights 
form part of the common heritage of the peoples of the States brought 
together in the European Communities and are therefore essential elements 
of membership of the said Communities;
Whereas enlargement of the Communities through the accession of the 
Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain wilt help to preserve and 
strengthen peace and liberty in Europe,
HEREBY DELIVERS A FAVOURABLE OPINION:
on the accession to the European Communities of the Portuguese Republic 
and the Kingdom of Spain.
This opinion is addressed to the Council.
Done at Brussels,
For the Commission