Article 1 
1. Within the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector, a specific programme for promotion of renewable energy sources and support for the implementation of a Community strategy and action plan for renewable energy sources to the year 2010 (hereinafter referred to as "the Altener programme") shall be implemented by the Community for the period 1998 to 2002. In addition to the priority objectives listed in Article 1(2) of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom the objectives of the Altener programme shall be: (a) to help create the necessary conditions for implementing the Community action plan for renewable sources of energy, and in particular the legal, socioeconomic and administrative conditions, including new market instruments and mechanisms, in particular those mentioned in the Commission's White Paper of 26 November 1997, and including the campaign for take-off; (b) to encourage private and public investment in the production and use of energy from renewable sources. These two specific objectives shall contribute to achieving the following overall Community objectives - complementing those of the Member States - and priorities: limitation of C02 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources in order to reach the indicative objective of 12 % in the gross internal energy consumption in the Community in 2010, reduction in energy import dependence, security of energy supply, promotion of employment, economic development, economic and social cohesion, and local and regional development, including the strengthening of the economic potential of remote and peripheral regions. 2. Community financial support shall be granted under the Altener programme for actions and measures meeting the objectives set out in paragraph 1 (a) and (b). 3. The financial framework for implementation of the Altener programme for the period specified in paragraph 1 is hereby set at EUR 77 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 2 The following actions and measures relating to renewable energy sources shall be financed under the Altener programme: (a) studies and other actions, intended to implement and complement other measures by the Community and Member States taken to develop the potential of renewable energy sources. These involve in particular the development of sectoral and market strategies; the development of norms and certification; facilitating grouped procurement, analyses, based on projects, comparing the environmental impact and the long-term cost/benefit trends resulting from the use of traditional forms of energy and the use of renewable energy sources; the analysis of the legal, socio-economic and administrative conditions, including analysis of the possible use of economic measures and/or tax incentives which are more favourable to the market penetration of renewable energies; the preparation of appropriate legislation to promote an environment favourable to investment and better methods which make it possible to evaluate the costs and benefits that are not reflected in the market price; (b) pilot actions of interest to the Community aimed at creating or extending structures and instruments for the development of renewable energy sources in: - local and regional planning, - the tools for planning, design and evaluation, - new financial products and market instruments; (c) measures intended to develop information, education and training structures; measures to encourage the exchange of experience and know-how aimed at improving coordination between international, Community, national, regional and local activities; establishment of a centralised system for collecting, prioritising and circulating information and know-how on renewable energy sources; (d) targeted actions facilitating the market penetration of renewable energy sources and relevant know-how, in order to facilitate the transition from demonstration to marketing, and encouraging investment, by advising on the preparation and presentation of projects and their implementation; (e) monitoring and evaluation actions intended to: - monitor the implementation of the Community strategy and action plan for the development of renewable energy sources, - support initiatives taken in implementing the action plan, particularly with a view to promoting better coordination and greater synergy between actions, including all Community-funded activities and those funded by other bodies such as the European Investment Bank, - monitor the progress achieved by the Community and comment on that achieved by the Member States with regard to the development of renewable energy sources, - evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of actions and measures undertaken under the Altener programme. This evaluation shall also take into account the environmental and social aspects, including the effects on employment. Article 3 1. All costs relating to the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(a), (c) and (e) shall be borne by the Community. Where a body other than the Commission proposes a measure covered by Article 2(c), the Community's financial contribution shall not exceed 50 % of the total cost of the measure; the balance may be made up from public or private sources or a combination of the two. 2. The level of funding under the Altener programme for the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(b) shall not exceed 50 % of their total cost; the balance may be made up from public or private sources or a combination of the two. 3. The level of funding under the Altener programme for the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(d) shall be established annually for each of the targeted actions in accordance with Article 4(2). Article 4 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the Altener programme. The Commission shall also ensure that actions under the Altener programme are subject to prior appraisal, monitoring and subsequent evaluation which, on completion of the project, shall include assessment of impact, implementation and whether the original objectives have been achieved. The Commission shall ensure that the selected beneficiaries submit reports to the Commission on at least a six-monthly basis or, in the case of projects lasting less than one year, at the halfway point and in all cases on completion. The Commission shall keep the committee referred to in Article 5 informed of the development of projects. 2. The conditions and guidelines to be applied for the support of the actions and measures referred to in Article 2 shall be defined each year taking into account: (a) the priorities set out by the Community and the Member States in their programmes for the promotion of renewable energy sources; (b) criteria relating to the cost effectiveness and development potential of renewable energy sources and their impact on employment and the environment, in particular the reduction of CO2 emissions; (c) for the actions referred to in Article 2(d), the relative cost of the assistance, the long-term commercial viability, the new production capacity expected to arise and the extent of transregional and/or transnational benefits; (d) the principles established in Article 87 of the Treaty and the relevant Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection. The committee provided for in Article 5 shall assist the Commission in defining these conditions and guidelines. Article 5 The Commission shall be assisted, for the purposes of implementing the Altener programme, by the committee referred to in Article 4 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. The Committee shall draw up its own rules of procedure. Article 6 Examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of the Altener programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Article 7 The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 2 
The following actions and measures relating to renewable energy sources shall be financed under the Altener programme: (a) studies and other actions, intended to implement and complement other measures by the Community and Member States taken to develop the potential of renewable energy sources. These involve in particular the development of sectoral and market strategies; the development of norms and certification; facilitating grouped procurement, analyses, based on projects, comparing the environmental impact and the long-term cost/benefit trends resulting from the use of traditional forms of energy and the use of renewable energy sources; the analysis of the legal, socio-economic and administrative conditions, including analysis of the possible use of economic measures and/or tax incentives which are more favourable to the market penetration of renewable energies; the preparation of appropriate legislation to promote an environment favourable to investment and better methods which make it possible to evaluate the costs and benefits that are not reflected in the market price; (b) pilot actions of interest to the Community aimed at creating or extending structures and instruments for the development of renewable energy sources in: - local and regional planning, - the tools for planning, design and evaluation, - new financial products and market instruments; (c) measures intended to develop information, education and training structures; measures to encourage the exchange of experience and know-how aimed at improving coordination between international, Community, national, regional and local activities; establishment of a centralised system for collecting, prioritising and circulating information and know-how on renewable energy sources; (d) targeted actions facilitating the market penetration of renewable energy sources and relevant know-how, in order to facilitate the transition from demonstration to marketing, and encouraging investment, by advising on the preparation and presentation of projects and their implementation; (e) monitoring and evaluation actions intended to: - monitor the implementation of the Community strategy and action plan for the development of renewable energy sources, - support initiatives taken in implementing the action plan, particularly with a view to promoting better coordination and greater synergy between actions, including all Community-funded activities and those funded by other bodies such as the European Investment Bank, - monitor the progress achieved by the Community and comment on that achieved by the Member States with regard to the development of renewable energy sources, - evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of actions and measures undertaken under the Altener programme. This evaluation shall also take into account the environmental and social aspects, including the effects on employment. Article 3 1. All costs relating to the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(a), (c) and (e) shall be borne by the Community. Where a body other than the Commission proposes a measure covered by Article 2(c), the Community's financial contribution shall not exceed 50 % of the total cost of the measure; the balance may be made up from public or private sources or a combination of the two. 2. The level of funding under the Altener programme for the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(b) shall not exceed 50 % of their total cost; the balance may be made up from public or private sources or a combination of the two. 3. The level of funding under the Altener programme for the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(d) shall be established annually for each of the targeted actions in accordance with Article 4(2). Article 4 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the Altener programme. The Commission shall also ensure that actions under the Altener programme are subject to prior appraisal, monitoring and subsequent evaluation which, on completion of the project, shall include assessment of impact, implementation and whether the original objectives have been achieved. The Commission shall ensure that the selected beneficiaries submit reports to the Commission on at least a six-monthly basis or, in the case of projects lasting less than one year, at the halfway point and in all cases on completion. The Commission shall keep the committee referred to in Article 5 informed of the development of projects. 2. The conditions and guidelines to be applied for the support of the actions and measures referred to in Article 2 shall be defined each year taking into account: (a) the priorities set out by the Community and the Member States in their programmes for the promotion of renewable energy sources; (b) criteria relating to the cost effectiveness and development potential of renewable energy sources and their impact on employment and the environment, in particular the reduction of CO2 emissions; (c) for the actions referred to in Article 2(d), the relative cost of the assistance, the long-term commercial viability, the new production capacity expected to arise and the extent of transregional and/or transnational benefits; (d) the principles established in Article 87 of the Treaty and the relevant Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection. The committee provided for in Article 5 shall assist the Commission in defining these conditions and guidelines. Article 5 The Commission shall be assisted, for the purposes of implementing the Altener programme, by the committee referred to in Article 4 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. The Committee shall draw up its own rules of procedure. Article 6 Examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of the Altener programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Article 7 The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 3 
1. All costs relating to the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(a), (c) and (e) shall be borne by the Community. Where a body other than the Commission proposes a measure covered by Article 2(c), the Community's financial contribution shall not exceed 50 % of the total cost of the measure; the balance may be made up from public or private sources or a combination of the two. 2. The level of funding under the Altener programme for the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(b) shall not exceed 50 % of their total cost; the balance may be made up from public or private sources or a combination of the two. 3. The level of funding under the Altener programme for the actions and measures referred to in Article 2(d) shall be established annually for each of the targeted actions in accordance with Article 4(2). Article 4 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the Altener programme. The Commission shall also ensure that actions under the Altener programme are subject to prior appraisal, monitoring and subsequent evaluation which, on completion of the project, shall include assessment of impact, implementation and whether the original objectives have been achieved. The Commission shall ensure that the selected beneficiaries submit reports to the Commission on at least a six-monthly basis or, in the case of projects lasting less than one year, at the halfway point and in all cases on completion. The Commission shall keep the committee referred to in Article 5 informed of the development of projects. 2. The conditions and guidelines to be applied for the support of the actions and measures referred to in Article 2 shall be defined each year taking into account: (a) the priorities set out by the Community and the Member States in their programmes for the promotion of renewable energy sources; (b) criteria relating to the cost effectiveness and development potential of renewable energy sources and their impact on employment and the environment, in particular the reduction of CO2 emissions; (c) for the actions referred to in Article 2(d), the relative cost of the assistance, the long-term commercial viability, the new production capacity expected to arise and the extent of transregional and/or transnational benefits; (d) the principles established in Article 87 of the Treaty and the relevant Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection. The committee provided for in Article 5 shall assist the Commission in defining these conditions and guidelines. Article 5 The Commission shall be assisted, for the purposes of implementing the Altener programme, by the committee referred to in Article 4 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. The Committee shall draw up its own rules of procedure. Article 6 Examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of the Altener programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Article 7 The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 4 
1. The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the Altener programme. The Commission shall also ensure that actions under the Altener programme are subject to prior appraisal, monitoring and subsequent evaluation which, on completion of the project, shall include assessment of impact, implementation and whether the original objectives have been achieved. The Commission shall ensure that the selected beneficiaries submit reports to the Commission on at least a six-monthly basis or, in the case of projects lasting less than one year, at the halfway point and in all cases on completion. The Commission shall keep the committee referred to in Article 5 informed of the development of projects. 2. The conditions and guidelines to be applied for the support of the actions and measures referred to in Article 2 shall be defined each year taking into account: (a) the priorities set out by the Community and the Member States in their programmes for the promotion of renewable energy sources; (b) criteria relating to the cost effectiveness and development potential of renewable energy sources and their impact on employment and the environment, in particular the reduction of CO2 emissions; (c) for the actions referred to in Article 2(d), the relative cost of the assistance, the long-term commercial viability, the new production capacity expected to arise and the extent of transregional and/or transnational benefits; (d) the principles established in Article 87 of the Treaty and the relevant Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection. The committee provided for in Article 5 shall assist the Commission in defining these conditions and guidelines. Article 5 The Commission shall be assisted, for the purposes of implementing the Altener programme, by the committee referred to in Article 4 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. The Committee shall draw up its own rules of procedure. Article 6 Examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of the Altener programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Article 7 The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 5 
The Commission shall be assisted, for the purposes of implementing the Altener programme, by the committee referred to in Article 4 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. The Committee shall draw up its own rules of procedure. Article 6 Examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of the Altener programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Article 7 The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 6 
Examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of the Altener programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom. Article 7 The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 7 
The Altener programme shall be open to participation by associated central and eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements, or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The Altener programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 8 
This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 9 Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 9 
Council Decision 98/352/EC shall be repealed. Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Pina Moura (1) OJ C 214, 10.7.1998, p. 44. (2) OJ C 315, 13.10.1998, p. 1. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1999 (OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 262), Council common position of 28 June 1999 (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p.47) and decision of the European Parliament of 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal ). Decision of the Council of 24 January 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000. (4) OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. (5) OJ C 211, 22.7.1996, p. 27. (6) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 160. (7) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215. (8) OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 279. (9) OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20. (10) OJ L 235, 18.9.1993, p. 41. (11) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53. (12) OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16. (13) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1. (14) OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58. (15) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. (16) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Joint declaration "The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission declare that the opening of the Altener programme to the associated Mediterranean countries envisaged in the MEDA programme should be examined in the context of the next revision of this programme".
Article 10 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000