Article 1 
The European Union shall implement a coordinated programme of assistance in preparing for the elections taking place in South Africa on 27 April 1994 and monitoring them, on the basis of the following factors: 1. assistance in preparing for the elections will cover the provision of advice, technical assistance and training, continued support for non-partisan voter education, and the provision of a substantial number of European observers as part of an overall international effort coordinated by the United Nations; 2. the establishment at this stage of a 'European Electoral Unit` in South Africa in accordance with the procedures set out in the Annex. Article 2 The operational expenditure incurred in implementing the coordinated programme referred to in Article 1 shall be charged to the Community budget (special programme). However the salaries and travel expenses to and from South Africa of those monitoring the elections shall be charged to the Member States which send them. Article 3 The Council will set in motion an internal debate on setting up an appropriate cooperation framework to consolidate the economic and social foundations of the democratic and multi-racial transition and will examine any proposals that the Commission may make to that end both for the immediate period of transition and for the longer term. Article 4 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1993. For the Council The President W. CLAES
Article 2 
The operational expenditure incurred in implementing the coordinated programme referred to in Article 1 shall be charged to the Community budget (special programme). However the salaries and travel expenses to and from South Africa of those monitoring the elections shall be charged to the Member States which send them. Article 3 The Council will set in motion an internal debate on setting up an appropriate cooperation framework to consolidate the economic and social foundations of the democratic and multi-racial transition and will examine any proposals that the Commission may make to that end both for the immediate period of transition and for the longer term. Article 4 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1993. For the Council The President W. CLAES
Article 3 
The Council will set in motion an internal debate on setting up an appropriate cooperation framework to consolidate the economic and social foundations of the democratic and multi-racial transition and will examine any proposals that the Commission may make to that end both for the immediate period of transition and for the longer term. Article 4 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1993. For the Council The President W. CLAES
Article 4 
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 6 December 1993. For the Council The President W. CLAES