Article 1 
From an overall assessment it follows that an excessive deficit exists in Germany. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2003. For the Council The President N. Christodoulakis (1) OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 351/2002 (OJ L 55, 26.2.2002, p. 23). (2) OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2003. For the Council The President N. Christodoulakis (1) OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 351/2002 (OJ L 55, 26.2.2002, p. 23). (2) OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1.