Article 1 
Objective of the programme 1. A programme of Community action on injury prevention, hereinafter referred to as 'this programme`, is hereby adopted for the period from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2003 in the framework for action in the field of public health. 2. The aim of this programme shall be to contribute to public health activities which seek to reduce the incidence of injuries, particularly injuries caused by home and leisure accidents, by promoting: (a) the epidemiological monitoring of injuries by means of a Community system for the collection of data and the exchange of information on injuries based on strengthening and improving on the achievements of the former EHLASS system; (b) information exchanges on the use of those data to contribute to the definition of priorities and better prevention strategies. 3. The Community system referred to in paragraph 2(a) and the specific action referred to in paragraph 2(b) to be implemented under this programme are set out in the Annex. Article 2 Implementation 1. The Commission shall ensure, in close cooperation with Member States, the implementation of the Community system and the specific action set out in the Annex, in accordance with Article 5. 2. The Commission shall cooperate with institutions and organisations active in the field of injury prevention. Article 3 Consistency and complementarity The Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the Community system and the specific action to be implemented under this programme and the actions implemented under other Community programmes, actions and initiatives, particularly in the field of industrial accidents, road safety, product safety and civil protection. Article 4 Financing 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 14 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning: (a) the committee's rules of procedure; (b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action; (c) the arrangements, procedures and specifications regarding content and finance necessary to ensure the implementation of the Community system set out in Part A of the Annex, including those relating to the participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (d) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects for the implementation of the specific action set out in Part B of the Annex, including those involving cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (e) follow-up and evaluation procedure; (f) the procedures for coordination with programmes and initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the aim of this programme; (g) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organisations referred to in Article 2(2). The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: - the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months from the date of such communication, - the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent. 3. In addition, the Commission may consult the committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. 4. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed of: - financial assistance granted under this programme (amount, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries), - Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other fields which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, so as to ensure consistency and complementarity as referred to in Article 3. Article 6 International cooperation 1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the specific action covered by Part B of the Annex in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5. 2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), under procedures to be agreed with those two countries. Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council O. LAFONTAINE (1) OJ C 202, 2. 7. 1997, p. 20, and OJ C 154, 19. 5. 1998, p.14. (2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 1. (3) OJ C 379, 15. 12. 1997, p. 44. (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6. 4. 1998, p. 119), Council Common Position of 23 November 1998 (OJ C 404, 23. 12. 1998, p. 21) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 25 January 1999. (5) OJ L 331, 21. 12. 1994, p. 1. (6) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995, p. 31. (7) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 1. (8) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 1. (9) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4.
Article 2 
Implementation 1. The Commission shall ensure, in close cooperation with Member States, the implementation of the Community system and the specific action set out in the Annex, in accordance with Article 5. 2. The Commission shall cooperate with institutions and organisations active in the field of injury prevention. Article 3 Consistency and complementarity The Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the Community system and the specific action to be implemented under this programme and the actions implemented under other Community programmes, actions and initiatives, particularly in the field of industrial accidents, road safety, product safety and civil protection. Article 4 Financing 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 14 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning: (a) the committee's rules of procedure; (b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action; (c) the arrangements, procedures and specifications regarding content and finance necessary to ensure the implementation of the Community system set out in Part A of the Annex, including those relating to the participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (d) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects for the implementation of the specific action set out in Part B of the Annex, including those involving cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (e) follow-up and evaluation procedure; (f) the procedures for coordination with programmes and initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the aim of this programme; (g) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organisations referred to in Article 2(2). The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: - the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months from the date of such communication, - the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent. 3. In addition, the Commission may consult the committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. 4. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed of: - financial assistance granted under this programme (amount, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries), - Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other fields which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, so as to ensure consistency and complementarity as referred to in Article 3. Article 6 International cooperation 1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the specific action covered by Part B of the Annex in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5. 2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), under procedures to be agreed with those two countries. Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council O. LAFONTAINE (1) OJ C 202, 2. 7. 1997, p. 20, and OJ C 154, 19. 5. 1998, p.14. (2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 1. (3) OJ C 379, 15. 12. 1997, p. 44. (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6. 4. 1998, p. 119), Council Common Position of 23 November 1998 (OJ C 404, 23. 12. 1998, p. 21) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 25 January 1999. (5) OJ L 331, 21. 12. 1994, p. 1. (6) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995, p. 31. (7) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 1. (8) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 1. (9) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4.
Article 3 
Consistency and complementarity The Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the Community system and the specific action to be implemented under this programme and the actions implemented under other Community programmes, actions and initiatives, particularly in the field of industrial accidents, road safety, product safety and civil protection. Article 4 Financing 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 14 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning: (a) the committee's rules of procedure; (b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action; (c) the arrangements, procedures and specifications regarding content and finance necessary to ensure the implementation of the Community system set out in Part A of the Annex, including those relating to the participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (d) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects for the implementation of the specific action set out in Part B of the Annex, including those involving cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (e) follow-up and evaluation procedure; (f) the procedures for coordination with programmes and initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the aim of this programme; (g) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organisations referred to in Article 2(2). The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: - the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months from the date of such communication, - the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent. 3. In addition, the Commission may consult the committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. 4. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed of: - financial assistance granted under this programme (amount, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries), - Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other fields which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, so as to ensure consistency and complementarity as referred to in Article 3. Article 6 International cooperation 1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the specific action covered by Part B of the Annex in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5. 2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), under procedures to be agreed with those two countries. Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council O. LAFONTAINE (1) OJ C 202, 2. 7. 1997, p. 20, and OJ C 154, 19. 5. 1998, p.14. (2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 1. (3) OJ C 379, 15. 12. 1997, p. 44. (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6. 4. 1998, p. 119), Council Common Position of 23 November 1998 (OJ C 404, 23. 12. 1998, p. 21) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 25 January 1999. (5) OJ L 331, 21. 12. 1994, p. 1. (6) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995, p. 31. (7) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 1. (8) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 1. (9) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4.
Article 4 
Financing 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 14 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning: (a) the committee's rules of procedure; (b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action; (c) the arrangements, procedures and specifications regarding content and finance necessary to ensure the implementation of the Community system set out in Part A of the Annex, including those relating to the participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (d) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects for the implementation of the specific action set out in Part B of the Annex, including those involving cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (e) follow-up and evaluation procedure; (f) the procedures for coordination with programmes and initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the aim of this programme; (g) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organisations referred to in Article 2(2). The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: - the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months from the date of such communication, - the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent. 3. In addition, the Commission may consult the committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. 4. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed of: - financial assistance granted under this programme (amount, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries), - Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other fields which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, so as to ensure consistency and complementarity as referred to in Article 3. Article 6 International cooperation 1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the specific action covered by Part B of the Annex in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5. 2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), under procedures to be agreed with those two countries. Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council O. LAFONTAINE (1) OJ C 202, 2. 7. 1997, p. 20, and OJ C 154, 19. 5. 1998, p.14. (2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 1. (3) OJ C 379, 15. 12. 1997, p. 44. (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6. 4. 1998, p. 119), Council Common Position of 23 November 1998 (OJ C 404, 23. 12. 1998, p. 21) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 25 January 1999. (5) OJ L 331, 21. 12. 1994, p. 1. (6) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995, p. 31. (7) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 1. (8) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 1. (9) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4.
Article 5 
Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning: (a) the committee's rules of procedure; (b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action; (c) the arrangements, procedures and specifications regarding content and finance necessary to ensure the implementation of the Community system set out in Part A of the Annex, including those relating to the participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (d) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects for the implementation of the specific action set out in Part B of the Annex, including those involving cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2); (e) follow-up and evaluation procedure; (f) the procedures for coordination with programmes and initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the aim of this programme; (g) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organisations referred to in Article 2(2). The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: - the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months from the date of such communication, - the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent. 3. In addition, the Commission may consult the committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. 4. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed of: - financial assistance granted under this programme (amount, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries), - Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other fields which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, so as to ensure consistency and complementarity as referred to in Article 3. Article 6 International cooperation 1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the specific action covered by Part B of the Annex in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5. 2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), under procedures to be agreed with those two countries. Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council O. LAFONTAINE (1) OJ C 202, 2. 7. 1997, p. 20, and OJ C 154, 19. 5. 1998, p.14. (2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 1. (3) OJ C 379, 15. 12. 1997, p. 44. (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6. 4. 1998, p. 119), Council Common Position of 23 November 1998 (OJ C 404, 23. 12. 1998, p. 21) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 25 January 1999. (5) OJ L 331, 21. 12. 1994, p. 1. (6) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995, p. 31. (7) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 1. (8) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 1. (9) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4.
Article 6 
International cooperation 1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the specific action covered by Part B of the Annex in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5. 2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), under procedures to be agreed with those two countries. Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999. For the European Parliament The President J. M. GIL-ROBLES For the Council O. LAFONTAINE (1) OJ C 202, 2. 7. 1997, p. 20, and OJ C 154, 19. 5. 1998, p.14. (2) OJ C 19, 21. 1. 1998, p. 1. (3) OJ C 379, 15. 12. 1997, p. 44. (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6. 4. 1998, p. 119), Council Common Position of 23 November 1998 (OJ C 404, 23. 12. 1998, p. 21) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 25 January 1999. (5) OJ L 331, 21. 12. 1994, p. 1. (6) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995, p. 31. (7) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 1. (8) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 1. (9) OJ C 102, 4. 4. 1996, p. 4.
Article 7 
Monitoring and evaluation 1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1. 2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of operation of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing within the framework of this programme and on consistency and complementarity with the programmes, actions and initiatives referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health. 3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme. Done at Brussels, 8 February 1999