Article 1 
Liverpool is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2008’ in accordance with Article 2(1) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
Article 2 
Stavanger is designated as a ‘European Capital of Culture 2008’ in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
Article 3 
Both cities designated shall take the necessary measures in order to ensure the effective implementation of Articles 1 and 5 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.