Article 1 
The conclusion of the Convention on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters, which will replace the Lugano Convention of 16 September 1988, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. When depositing its instrument of ratification, the Community shall make the declarations set out in Annexes I and II to this Decision. The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit on behalf of the Community the instrument of ratification in accordance with Article 69(2) of the Convention.