CELEX: 51994PC0599(03)
Language: en
Date: 1994-12-13
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION 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

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.
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   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.
      OJNoC
 ---pagebreak---                                          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.
       OJ No C
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                                                                                 1 o
                                         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
 ---pagebreak---                                                                              •   1-)
                                    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.
 ---pagebreak---                                           Article 4
                                                                               -7J
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
                                                                                 9 4/0295(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.
       OJNoC
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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.
 ---pagebreak---                                                                               •<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
 ---pagebreak---           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.
      OJ No C
 ---pagebreak---                                          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 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.
 ---pagebreak---                                           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
 ---pagebreak---           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.
      OJNoC
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                                                                                   5
                                         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
 ---pagebreak---                                  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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                                           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.
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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.
         OJ No C
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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.
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                                                                              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) -
 O J N o L 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 fourthframeworkprogramme of the European Community activities in
the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)-
O J N o L 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.
                                                                        >
    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                '94 Budget             '95 draft prelim,       Var. %
                                                 budget
 not applicable at                                                                   —
 this stage
 TOTAL                    0                                                          —
    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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Any economic impact the additional protocols might have would necessarily be indirect.
A precise evaluation is therefore impossible.
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