CELEX: 51992PC0444(01)
Language: en
Date: 1992-10-22
Title: 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

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)
 ---pagebreak---                           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. R i 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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 ---pagebreak---                     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
                                                                        3
 ---pagebreak---                                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
 ---pagebreak--- 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
 ---pagebreak---                      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
 ---pagebreak---                                 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
 ---pagebreak---     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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 ---pagebreak---                                 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
 ---pagebreak---                                 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
 ---pagebreak--- 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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