88/509/EEC: Council Decision of 26 September 1988 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on research related to advanced materials (Euram)

COUNCIL DECISION of 26 September 1988 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on research related to advanced materials (Euram) (88/509/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Whereas, by Decision 86/235/EEC (2), the Council adopted a research programme on materials (raw materials and advanced materials) (1986 to 1989) which includes a subprogramme on advanced materials (Euram); whereas Article 6 of that Decision authorizes  the Commission to negotiate agreements with third States, in particular those involved in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST), with a view to associating them wholly or partly with this programme;
Whereas, by Decision 87/177/EEC (3), the Council approved, on behalf of the European Economic Community, the Framework Agreement for scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and the Republic of Austria, among others;
Whereas a Cooperation Agreement has been negotiated between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on research related to advanced materials (Euram); whereas that Agreement should be approved;
Whereas the Treaty has not provided the necessary powers, other than those of Article 235,