Article 1 
The signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the general principles for the participation of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Union programmes is hereby authorised, subject to its conclusion. The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis from the date of its signature ( 2 ) , pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion.
Article 4 
The Commission is authorised to determine, on behalf of the Union, the specific terms and conditions applicable to the participation of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in any given Union programme, including the financial contribution payable. The Commission will keep the relevant Council working party informed.
Article 5 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.