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
Date: 1992-10-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Czechoslovakia, ECSC, cooperation agreement (EU), economic cooperation, trade cooperation

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. 

t 

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. 

The  President  of  the  Council  is  hereby  authorized  to  designate  the 
person who will  sign  the Agreement  In order  to bind  the  Community. 

Article 2 

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 

6 

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 

P[L 

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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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