Article 1 
Purpose The aim of this Decision shall be to facilitate the rapid and coordinated introduction of compatible UMTS networks and services in the Community on the basis of internal market principles and in accordance with commercial demand. Article 2 Definition For the purpose of this Decision, 'Universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS)` shall mean a third-generation mobile and wireless communications system capable of supporting in particular innovative multimedia services, beyond the capability of second generation systems such as GSM, and capable of combining the use of terrestrial and satellite components. This system shall at least be capable of supporting the characteristics referred to in Annex I. Article 3 Coordinated authorisation approach 1. Member States shall take all actions necessary in order to allow, in accordance with Article 1 of Directive 97/13/EC, the coordinated and progressive introduction of the UMTS services on their territory by 1 January 2002 at the latest and in particular shall establish an authorisation system for UMTS no later than 1 January 2000. 2. Member States shall be granted on request an additional implementation period of up to 12 months beyond the dates referred to in paragraph 1 for establishing an authorisation system and the introduction of UMTS services, to the extent justifiable by exceptional technical difficulties in achieving the necessary adjustments in their frequency plan. Such a request must be filed before 1 January 2000. The Commission shall assess such requests and take a reasoned decision within a period of three months. Any information provided shall be made available to any interested party on demand having regard to legitimate interests in the protection of business and security secrets. 3. When preparing and applying their authorisation systems, Member States shall ensure, in compliance with Community legislation, that the provision of UMTS is organised: - in frequency bands which are harmonised by CEPT in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5, - pursuant to European standards for UMTS approved or developed by ETSI, where available, including in particular a common, open and internationally competitive air-interface standard. Member States shall ensure that licences allow transnational roaming in the Community. 4. Given that, in line with efficient use of radio frequencies, it may be necessary to limit the number of UMTS systems authorised in Member States, if it is established in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC and in conjunction with CEPT, that potential types of systems are incompatible, Member States shall coordinate their approach with a view to authorising compatible types of UMTS systems in the Community. Article 4 Roaming rights and obligations 1. Member States shall encourage organisations providing UMTS networks to negotiate among themselves cross-border roaming agreements to ensure seamless Community-wide service coverage. 2. Member States may where necessary take action, in accordance with Community law, to ensure the coverage of less-populated areas. Article 5 Cooperation with CEPT 1. The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 of Directive 97/13/EC give CEPT/ERC and CEPT/ECTRA mandates, inter alia, to harmonise frequency use. Those mandates shall define the tasks to be performed and lay down a timetable. 2. The timetable for the first mandates is that set out in Annex II. 3. On the completion of the mandates, it shall be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC whether the result of the work done pursuant to the mandates shall be made applicable in the Community. 4. Notwithstanding paragraph 3, if the Commission or any Member State considers that work done pursuant to the mandate given to the CEPT/ECTRA or CEPT/ERC is not progressing satisfactorily having regard to the timetable laid down, it may refer the matter to the Licensing Committee, which shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 6 Cooperation with ETSI The Commission shall take all necessary measures, where appropriate in cooperation with ETSI, to promote a common and open standard for the provision of compatible UMTS services throughout Europe, in accordance with market requirements, taking into account the need to present a common standard to the ITU as an option for the worldwide ITU IMT 2000 recommendation. Article 7 The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 2 
Definition For the purpose of this Decision, 'Universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS)` shall mean a third-generation mobile and wireless communications system capable of supporting in particular innovative multimedia services, beyond the capability of second generation systems such as GSM, and capable of combining the use of terrestrial and satellite components. This system shall at least be capable of supporting the characteristics referred to in Annex I. Article 3 Coordinated authorisation approach 1. Member States shall take all actions necessary in order to allow, in accordance with Article 1 of Directive 97/13/EC, the coordinated and progressive introduction of the UMTS services on their territory by 1 January 2002 at the latest and in particular shall establish an authorisation system for UMTS no later than 1 January 2000. 2. Member States shall be granted on request an additional implementation period of up to 12 months beyond the dates referred to in paragraph 1 for establishing an authorisation system and the introduction of UMTS services, to the extent justifiable by exceptional technical difficulties in achieving the necessary adjustments in their frequency plan. Such a request must be filed before 1 January 2000. The Commission shall assess such requests and take a reasoned decision within a period of three months. Any information provided shall be made available to any interested party on demand having regard to legitimate interests in the protection of business and security secrets. 3. When preparing and applying their authorisation systems, Member States shall ensure, in compliance with Community legislation, that the provision of UMTS is organised: - in frequency bands which are harmonised by CEPT in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5, - pursuant to European standards for UMTS approved or developed by ETSI, where available, including in particular a common, open and internationally competitive air-interface standard. Member States shall ensure that licences allow transnational roaming in the Community. 4. Given that, in line with efficient use of radio frequencies, it may be necessary to limit the number of UMTS systems authorised in Member States, if it is established in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC and in conjunction with CEPT, that potential types of systems are incompatible, Member States shall coordinate their approach with a view to authorising compatible types of UMTS systems in the Community. Article 4 Roaming rights and obligations 1. Member States shall encourage organisations providing UMTS networks to negotiate among themselves cross-border roaming agreements to ensure seamless Community-wide service coverage. 2. Member States may where necessary take action, in accordance with Community law, to ensure the coverage of less-populated areas. Article 5 Cooperation with CEPT 1. The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 of Directive 97/13/EC give CEPT/ERC and CEPT/ECTRA mandates, inter alia, to harmonise frequency use. Those mandates shall define the tasks to be performed and lay down a timetable. 2. The timetable for the first mandates is that set out in Annex II. 3. On the completion of the mandates, it shall be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC whether the result of the work done pursuant to the mandates shall be made applicable in the Community. 4. Notwithstanding paragraph 3, if the Commission or any Member State considers that work done pursuant to the mandate given to the CEPT/ECTRA or CEPT/ERC is not progressing satisfactorily having regard to the timetable laid down, it may refer the matter to the Licensing Committee, which shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 6 Cooperation with ETSI The Commission shall take all necessary measures, where appropriate in cooperation with ETSI, to promote a common and open standard for the provision of compatible UMTS services throughout Europe, in accordance with market requirements, taking into account the need to present a common standard to the ITU as an option for the worldwide ITU IMT 2000 recommendation. Article 7 The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 3 
Coordinated authorisation approach 1. Member States shall take all actions necessary in order to allow, in accordance with Article 1 of Directive 97/13/EC, the coordinated and progressive introduction of the UMTS services on their territory by 1 January 2002 at the latest and in particular shall establish an authorisation system for UMTS no later than 1 January 2000. 2. Member States shall be granted on request an additional implementation period of up to 12 months beyond the dates referred to in paragraph 1 for establishing an authorisation system and the introduction of UMTS services, to the extent justifiable by exceptional technical difficulties in achieving the necessary adjustments in their frequency plan. Such a request must be filed before 1 January 2000. The Commission shall assess such requests and take a reasoned decision within a period of three months. Any information provided shall be made available to any interested party on demand having regard to legitimate interests in the protection of business and security secrets. 3. When preparing and applying their authorisation systems, Member States shall ensure, in compliance with Community legislation, that the provision of UMTS is organised: - in frequency bands which are harmonised by CEPT in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5, - pursuant to European standards for UMTS approved or developed by ETSI, where available, including in particular a common, open and internationally competitive air-interface standard. Member States shall ensure that licences allow transnational roaming in the Community. 4. Given that, in line with efficient use of radio frequencies, it may be necessary to limit the number of UMTS systems authorised in Member States, if it is established in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC and in conjunction with CEPT, that potential types of systems are incompatible, Member States shall coordinate their approach with a view to authorising compatible types of UMTS systems in the Community. Article 4 Roaming rights and obligations 1. Member States shall encourage organisations providing UMTS networks to negotiate among themselves cross-border roaming agreements to ensure seamless Community-wide service coverage. 2. Member States may where necessary take action, in accordance with Community law, to ensure the coverage of less-populated areas. Article 5 Cooperation with CEPT 1. The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 of Directive 97/13/EC give CEPT/ERC and CEPT/ECTRA mandates, inter alia, to harmonise frequency use. Those mandates shall define the tasks to be performed and lay down a timetable. 2. The timetable for the first mandates is that set out in Annex II. 3. On the completion of the mandates, it shall be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC whether the result of the work done pursuant to the mandates shall be made applicable in the Community. 4. Notwithstanding paragraph 3, if the Commission or any Member State considers that work done pursuant to the mandate given to the CEPT/ECTRA or CEPT/ERC is not progressing satisfactorily having regard to the timetable laid down, it may refer the matter to the Licensing Committee, which shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 6 Cooperation with ETSI The Commission shall take all necessary measures, where appropriate in cooperation with ETSI, to promote a common and open standard for the provision of compatible UMTS services throughout Europe, in accordance with market requirements, taking into account the need to present a common standard to the ITU as an option for the worldwide ITU IMT 2000 recommendation. Article 7 The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 4 
Roaming rights and obligations 1. Member States shall encourage organisations providing UMTS networks to negotiate among themselves cross-border roaming agreements to ensure seamless Community-wide service coverage. 2. Member States may where necessary take action, in accordance with Community law, to ensure the coverage of less-populated areas. Article 5 Cooperation with CEPT 1. The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 of Directive 97/13/EC give CEPT/ERC and CEPT/ECTRA mandates, inter alia, to harmonise frequency use. Those mandates shall define the tasks to be performed and lay down a timetable. 2. The timetable for the first mandates is that set out in Annex II. 3. On the completion of the mandates, it shall be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC whether the result of the work done pursuant to the mandates shall be made applicable in the Community. 4. Notwithstanding paragraph 3, if the Commission or any Member State considers that work done pursuant to the mandate given to the CEPT/ECTRA or CEPT/ERC is not progressing satisfactorily having regard to the timetable laid down, it may refer the matter to the Licensing Committee, which shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 6 Cooperation with ETSI The Commission shall take all necessary measures, where appropriate in cooperation with ETSI, to promote a common and open standard for the provision of compatible UMTS services throughout Europe, in accordance with market requirements, taking into account the need to present a common standard to the ITU as an option for the worldwide ITU IMT 2000 recommendation. Article 7 The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 5 
Cooperation with CEPT 1. The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 of Directive 97/13/EC give CEPT/ERC and CEPT/ECTRA mandates, inter alia, to harmonise frequency use. Those mandates shall define the tasks to be performed and lay down a timetable. 2. The timetable for the first mandates is that set out in Annex II. 3. On the completion of the mandates, it shall be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC whether the result of the work done pursuant to the mandates shall be made applicable in the Community. 4. Notwithstanding paragraph 3, if the Commission or any Member State considers that work done pursuant to the mandate given to the CEPT/ECTRA or CEPT/ERC is not progressing satisfactorily having regard to the timetable laid down, it may refer the matter to the Licensing Committee, which shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 6 Cooperation with ETSI The Commission shall take all necessary measures, where appropriate in cooperation with ETSI, to promote a common and open standard for the provision of compatible UMTS services throughout Europe, in accordance with market requirements, taking into account the need to present a common standard to the ITU as an option for the worldwide ITU IMT 2000 recommendation. Article 7 The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 6 
Cooperation with ETSI The Commission shall take all necessary measures, where appropriate in cooperation with ETSI, to promote a common and open standard for the provision of compatible UMTS services throughout Europe, in accordance with market requirements, taking into account the need to present a common standard to the ITU as an option for the worldwide ITU IMT 2000 recommendation. Article 7 The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 7 
The committee In the implementation of this Decision the Commission shall be assisted by the Licensing Committee set up by Article 14 of Directive 97/13/EC. Article 8 Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 8 
Exchange of information 1. The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the outcome of consultations with the representatives of organisations providing telecommunications services or networks, users, consumers, manufacturers and trade unions. 2. The committee shall, taking into account the Community's telecommunications policy, encourage the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission on the situation and the development of regulatory activities regarding the authorisation of UMTS services. Article 9 International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 9 
International aspects 1. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate the introduction of UMTS services and the free circulation of UMTS equipment in third countries. 2. For this purpose, the Commission shall seek the implementation of international agreements applicable to UMTS, and shall, in particular and where necessary, submit proposals to the Council for appropriate mandates for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements with third countries and international organisations. The Council shall decide by qualified majority. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Article shall be without prejudice to the Community's and Member States' obligations pursuant to relevant international agreements. Article 10 Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 10 
Notification Member States shall give the Commission such information as it may require for the purpose of verifying the implementation of this Decision. Article 11 Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 11 
Confidentiality The provisions of Article 20 of Directive 97/13/EC shall apply to information pursuant to this Decision. Article 12 Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 12 
Report The Commission shall keep developments in the field of UMTS under review and report to the European Parliament and to the Council within two years on the effectiveness of action taken pursuant to this Decision. Article 13 Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 13 
Implementation Member States shall take all measures necessary, by law or administrative action, for the measures provided for in, or agreed on pursuant to, this Decision to be implemented. Article 14 Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 14 
Duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall remain in force for four years after that date. Article 15 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.
Article 15 
Addressees This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council W. MOLTERER (1) OJ C 131, 29. 4. 1998, p. 9 and OJ C 276, 4. 9. 1998, p. 4. (2) OJ C 214, 10. 7. 1998, p. 92. (3) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (OJ C 373, 2. 12. 1998). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 1998 (OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998), Council Common Position of 24 September 1998 (OJ C 333, 30. 10. 1998, p. 56) and European Parliament Decision of 18 November 1998 (OJ C 379, 7. 12. 1998). Council Decision of 30 November 1998. (5) OJ L 105, 23. 4. 1997, p. 4. (6) OJ L 20, 26. 1. 1996, p. 59. (7) OJ L 74, 22. 3. 1996, p. 13. (8) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 15. (9) OJ L 199, 26. 7. 1997, p. 32. (10) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 1. (11) OJ L 74, 12. 3. 1998, p. 1. (12) OJ L 196, 17. 7. 1987, p. 85. (13) OJ L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive replaced by Directive 98/34/EC (OJ L 204, 21. 7. 1998, p. 37). (14) OJ L 36, 7. 2. 1987, p. 31.