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On The Treaty Of Lisbon Amending The Treaty On European Union And To The Treaty Establishing The European Community

Original Language Title: Par Lisabonas līgumu, ar ko groza Līgumu par Eiropas Savienību un Eiropas Kopienas dibināšanas līgumu

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The Saeima has adopted and the President promulgated the following laws: The Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 1. 2007 December 13 in Lisbon signed Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community (hereinafter referred to as the agreement), this law is adopted and approved. 2. article. Contractual commitments coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 3. article. The agreement shall enter into force for the period specified in article 6 and in order, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall notify the newspaper "journal". 4. article. The law shall enter into force on the day following its promulgation. To put the contract in law and approved the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union of the Latvian language. The Parliament adopted the law of 8 May 2008. President Valdis Zatlers in Riga V of 28 May 2008 on the Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community preamble his Majesty the King of the Belgians, the President of the Republic of BULGARIA, the Czech Republic, the President of the Republic, her Majesty the Queen of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany President, the President of the Republic of ESTONIA, the President of Ireland, the President of the Hellenic Republic, his Majesty the King of Spain, the President of the French Republic, the Italian President of the Republic, the President of the Republic of CYPRUS , The President of the Republic of Latvia, the President of the Republic of LITHUANIA, his Royal Highness the Grand Duke of LUXEMBOURG, the President of the Republic of HUNGARY, the President of Malta, her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands, the Austrian Federal President of the Republic, the President of the Republic of POLAND, the Portuguese President of the Republic, President of Romania, the President of the Republic of SLOVENIA, the Slovak Republic, the President, the President of the Republic of Finland, the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden, her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the Queen, desiring to complete the Treaty of Amsterdam and the Treaty of Nice the process to strengthen the Union's democratic legitimacy and effectiveness, and to improve the coherence of its activities, have agreed to amend the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community and to this end have designated as their Plenipotentiaries: His Majesty the King of the Belgians: Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel DE Gucht, President of the Republic of Bulgaria: Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivailo KALFIN, President of the Czech Republic : Prime Minister Mirek TOPOLÁ Foreign Minister Karel SCHWARZENBERGS her Majesty the Queen of Denmark: Prime Minister Anders Fogh RASMUSSEN Minister of Foreign Affairs Per Stig MØLLER, PRESIDENT of the Federal Republic of Germany: the Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela MERKEL, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Federal Chancellor Frank-Walter STEINMEIER of the Dr, the President of the Republic of Estonia: Prime Minister Andris ANSIP Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Irish PRESIDENT Bertie AHERN: Prime Minister Bertie AHERN (Taoiseach) Foreign Minister Dermot AHERN, the President of the Republic of Greece : Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dora BAKOYANN his Majesty the King of Spain: the Government of President José Luis RODRÍGUEZ Zapatero, foreign and Cooperation Minister Miguel Ángel MORATINO CUYAUBÉ is President of the French Republic: President Nicolas SARKOZY Prime Minister, François FILLON, foreign and European Affairs Minister Bernard KOUCHNER, the President of the Republic of Italy: the Government of President Romano Prodi Government's Vice-President and Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema, President of the Republic of Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos: Minister for Foreign Affairs of the MARCOULL Erat KOZAKO-the President of the Republic of Latvia is : the President of the Board of the HIGHLIGHTS of Prime Minister Aigars HALLOWEEN are Foreign Minister Maris HIS NUTS in President of the Republic of Lithuania: President of the Board for Prime Minister Gediminas KIRKIL ADAMK's Minister of Foreign Affairs Petras VAITIEKŪN, his Royal Highness the GRAND DUKE of Luxembourg: Prime Minister and Minister of State, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, foreign and immigration Minister, Jean ASSELBORN, President of the Republic of Hungary Ferenc GYURCSÁNY: Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Kinga GÖNCZ, the President of MALTA: Prime Minister, the Hon Lawrence GONZ, Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Michael FREND-her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands : Prime Minister Dr. j. p. Balkenende Foreign Minister m. j. m. VERHAGEN Federal President of the Republic of AUSTRIA: Federal Chancellor Alfred GUSENBAUER Federal Dr in European and International Affairs Minister Dr. Ursula PLASSNIK. the President of the Republic of POLAND: Prime Minister Donald TUSK's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, President of the Portuguese Republic: Prime Minister José SÓCRAT Carvalho Pinto DE SOUSA of the Foreign Affairs Minister of State Philipp Luí Marques Amado of the Romanian President Traian băsescu the President: Prime Minister Călin POPESC-TĂRICEAN of Foreign Minister Adrian Cioroianu, the President of the Republic of Slovenia President Janez JANŠ: Government's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Dimitris RUPEL State President of the Republic of Slovakia: Prime Minister Robert Fico Ján KUBIŠ Minister for Foreign Affairs the President of the Republic of Finland: Prime Minister Matti VANHANEN Foreign Minister Ilkka KANERV of the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden: Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, European Affairs Minister Cecilia MALMSTRÖM in her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the Queen: Prime Minister, the RT. Hon Gordon BROWN, foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Secretary to the Rt Hon David MILIBAND who. , having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed as follows.
The amendments to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 1 of the Treaty on European Union shall be amended in accordance with the provisions of this article. 1 the PREAMBLE) the preamble shall be amended as follows: (a)) the following second observation: "inspired by the cultural, religious and humanistic heritage, which has been the basis for the people that have put the inviolable and inalienable rights, democracy, equality, freedom and shared values, the rule of law"; (b) seventh recital), which shall become the eighth recital, the words ' of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by ' of this Treaty and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union "; (c)), the eleventh recital, which shall become the twelfth recital, the words ' of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by ' of this Treaty and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union ". General provisions article 2) shall be amended as follows: (a)) of the first subparagraph, the following sentence shall be added at the end: "…, which the Member States confer competences to attain objectives they have in common. '; (b)) the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: "the Union is based on this Treaty and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as contracts). These two contracts have the same legal force. The Union replaced the European Community and succeeds. " 3) the following article 1A is inserted: "article 1A the Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, liberty, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including minority rights. These values are common to the Member States in a society where pluralism, tolerance, justice, solidarity and non-discrimination, as well as the rule of equality between women and men. ". 4) article 2 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 2 1 the objective of the Union is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of their peoples. 2. the Union shall offer its citizens an area of freedom, security and justice without internal frontiers in which the free movement of persons is assured in conjunction with appropriate measures relating to external border controls, asylum, immigration and the prevention and combating of crime. 3. the Union shall establish an internal market. The Union's action is focused on achieving sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a social market economy with high competitiveness, the purpose of which is to achieve full employment and social progress and a high level of protection of the environment and the improvement of its quality. It shall promote scientific and technical progress. It shall combat social exclusion and discrimination and promote social justice and protection, equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and protection of the rights of the child. It shall promote economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity among Member States. It shall respect their cultural and linguistic diversity and to ensure the protection of the European cultural heritage and the promotion. 4. the Union shall establish an economic and Monetary Union whose currency is the euro. 5. Relations with the wider world, the Union shall uphold and promote its values and interests and help protect their citizens. It promotes peace, security, sustainable development of the Earth, solidarity and mutual respect among peoples, free and fair trade, eradication of poverty and human rights, and in particular the protection of the rights of the child, as well as the rules of international law and the development of strict observance, including respecting the United Nations Charter principles. 6. the Union shall pursue its objectives by appropriate means, to achieve depending on how extensive the competence conferred on it by the treaties. '. 5) article 3 shall be repealed, and the following article 3A is inserted: ' Article 3a 1. in accordance with Article 3B, competences not conferred upon the Union in the treaties remain with the Member States. 2. The Union shall respect Member States ' equality in connection with the contracts, as well as their national identities, inherent in their fundamental structures, political and constitutional, inclusive of regional and local authorities. It shall respect their essential State functions, including ensuring the territorial integrity of the State, maintaining law and order and safeguarding national security. In particular, national security remains the sole responsibility of each Member State. 3. in accordance with the principle of sincere cooperation, the Union and the Member States shall, in full mutual respect, assist each other in carrying out tasks defined by the treaties. Member States shall take any appropriate measure, General or particular, to ensure fulfilment of the obligations arising from treaties or acts of the institutions of the Union. Member States shall encourage the Union's tasks and refrain from any measures which could jeopardise the attainment of the objectives of the Union. ". 6) the following article 3B, which replaced the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 5: ' 3. Article 1 (B). the limits of Union competences defined by the principle of conferral. The use of Union competences is governed by the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. 2. Under the principle of conferral, the Union shall act only in the limits of the competences conferred on it by the Member States in the treaties to attain the objectives laid down therein. Competences not conferred upon the Union in the treaties remain with the Member States. 3. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, in areas which are not the exclusive competence of the Union, the Union shall act only if Member States, either at central level or at regional and local level, the objectives of the proposed action cannot be sufficiently achieved, but by reason of the scale or effects of the proposed action, be better achieved at Union level. The Union institutions shall apply the principle of subsidiarity laid down in the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. National parliaments shall ensure compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, in accordance with the procedure set out in that Protocol. 4. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, the content and form of Union action for the attainment of the objectives of the Treaty. The Union institutions shall apply the principle of proportionality laid down in the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. '. 7. Article 4 and 5) is repealed. 8) article 6 shall be replaced by the following: "6. the article 1. The Union recognises the rights, freedoms and principles set out in the December 7, 2000 the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union, in which the custom in Strasbourg, December 12, 2007, and that the Charter has the same legal force as treaties. The provisions of the Charter does not extend the Union's competences as defined in the treaties. The Charter of rights, freedoms and principles in the Charter shall be interpreted in accordance with Title VII of the General rules governing its interpretation and application and with due regard to the explanations referred to in the Charter, which sets out the basis of those provisions. 2. the Union shall accede to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Such accession shall not affect the Union's competences as defined in the treaties. 3. fundamental rights, as guaranteed by the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and derived from Member States ' common constitutional traditions, the Union general principles of law. ". 9) article 7 is amended as follows: (a) be amended throughout the article), which does not apply to the Latvian language, as well as the text of article 6, the words "referred to in paragraph 1 of the principles" shall be replaced by ' referred to in article 1A ', the words ' of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by ' Treaty ' and the word ' Commission ' shall be replaced by ' European Commission '; paragraph 1 (b)), first paragraph, first sentence, the last sentence shall be deleted part "… and can be targeted to that Member State appropriate recommendations"; the last sentence of the last part of the sentence "… and, following the above procedure, may call on independent persons to submit within a reasonable time, in the report on the situation in the Member State concerned" shall be replaced by the following: ' and, acting in accordance with the same procedure, you can send recommendations to the State concerned. "; (c) in paragraph 2 of the text) "the Council, meeting in the heads of State or Government," shall be replaced by ' the European Council ' and the words ' Government of the Member State concerned "shall be replaced by" Member State concerned "; (d)), 5 and 6 shall be replaced by the following: "5. the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council rules on the voting procedures are set in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in article 309.". 10) the following new Article 7a: ' Article 7a 1. the Union shall develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries, to create prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation. 2. in applying paragraph 1, the Union may conclude specific agreements with the countries concerned. These agreements may contain reciprocal rights and obligations, as well as the possibility to carry out joint activities. For their implementation shall consult regularly. ". 11) provisions of title II shall be included in the Treaty establishing the European Community, as amended elsewhere and who become the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. Democratic principles 12 title II grant for new) title and article 8 shall be replaced by the following new Article 8a to 8: "title II provisions on democratic principles article 8 in all activities of the Union followed the principle of equality of citizens, against anyone expressing equal treatment in their institutions and bodies. A citizen of the Union is any person who has the nationality of a Member State. Citizenship of the Union complements national citizenship and does not replace it. 8. (A) article 1 the Union's action is based on representative democracy. 2. Citizens of the Union are directly represented in the European Parliament. The Member States shall be represented in the European Council the heads of State or Government, but the Government in the Council, which, in turn, on their activities in accordance with the principles of democracy the answer either of your national parliaments, or to their citizens. 3. Every citizen has the right to participate in the democratic life of the Union. Decisions shall be taken as openly and as closely as possible is closer to citizens. 4. Political Parties at European level contribute to forming European political awareness and to expressing the will of citizens of the Union. Article 8b 1. the institutions shall, by appropriate means, give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to express their views in all areas of activity of the Union and the public to exchange them. 2. the institutions shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with representative associations and civil society. 3. the European Commission shall carry out broad consultations with parties concerned in order to ensure that the Union's actions are coherent and transparent. 4. not less than one million citizens who are nationals of a significant number of Member States may take the initiative of inviting the European Commission, within the framework of its powers, to submit the appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a treaty is necessary for the implementation of Union law. Procedures and conditions for the submission of such initiatives are in compliance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 21, first paragraph. Article 8 C national parliaments actively helps to ensure the smooth functioning of the Union: (a)) when informed by the institutions of the Union and Union legislative acts in accordance with the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union; (b)), to make it follow the subsidiarity principle according to the procedures provided for in the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality; (c)) in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice with the participation of the evaluation mechanisms operating in the Union for the implementation of policies in this area, pursuant to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 61 c, as well as engaging in the political monitoring of Europol and the evaluation of Eurojust's activities in accordance with the agreement 69. g and 69 d article; d) participating in the contract review procedures under article 48 of this Treaty; e) receive information about applications to join the European Union in accordance with article 49 of this Treaty; (f) the participation of the Parliament in cooperation) between national parliaments and with the European Parliament in accordance with the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union. ". Institutions 13) the provisions of title III shall be repealed. Title III shall be replaced by the new section, which has the following title: "title III provisions on the institutions". 14) article 9 shall be replaced by the following: "article 9 1 the Union is the institutional framework, the tasks of which is to strengthen its values, to contribute to the attainment of its objectives, serve its interests, those of its citizens and those of the Member States, as well as to ensure consistency between its policies and activities, efficiency and continuity. The Union's institutions are the following: – the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Commission ("the Commission"), the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central bank, the Court of Auditors. 2. Each institution shall act in accordance with the treaties and the powers under those procedures, conditions and objectives. The authorities implemented the full mutual cooperation. 3. the provisions relating to the European Central bank and the Court of Auditors, as well as detailed rules in relation to the other institutions are set out in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. 4. the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions, exercising advisory functions. ". 15) the following article 9A is inserted: ' Article 9a 1. the European Parliament shall, jointly with the Council, exercise legislative and budgetary functions. It shall exercise functions of political control and consultation as laid down in the treaties. It shall elect the President of the Commission. 2. the European Parliament shall consist of the representatives of the citizens of the Union. Their number shall not exceed seven hundred and fifty, not including the Chairperson. Citizens ' representation is balanced in proportion, with a minimum threshold of six members of Parliament in each Member State. No Member State shall not grant more than ninety-six seats. The European Council on the initiative of the European Parliament and with its consent, a decision shall be adopted by consensus, establishing the composition of the European Parliament, respecting the principles set out in the first subparagraph. 3. the members of the European Parliament elected for five years by direct universal suffrage in a free and secret ballot. 4. the European Parliament shall elect from among its members a Chairman and officers. ". 16) the following article 9B: ' article 9B 1. the European Council calls for the development of the Union and determines the appropriate development of this general political directions and priorities. It does not exercise legislative functions. 2. The European Council shall consist of the heads of State or Government of the Member States, its President and the President of the Commission. Participate in the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. 3. The European Council shall meet twice in the first half, and it shall be convened by its Chairman. Depending on the agenda each of the European Council may adopt the decision on a Minister's presence and the President of the Commission, the members of the Commission membership. If necessary, the Chairman shall convene the extraordinary meeting. 4. Except where the treaties provide otherwise, decisions of the European Council shall be taken by consensus. 5. the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, elect a President for two and a half years, renewable once for another term. In the event of an impediment or serious misconduct, in accordance with the same procedure, the European Council can end the President's powers. 6. the President of the European Council: a) manages and directs the work of the European Council; b) ensure the preparation and continuity of the work of the European Council, in cooperation with the President of the Commission and on the basis of the General Affairs Council; c) seeks to promote unity and consensus within the European Council; d) after each meeting of the European Council shall report to the European Parliament. The President of the European Council, in the light of their level of competence, ensure the external representation of the Union on issues concerning its common foreign and security policy, without prejudice to the powers available to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. The President of the European Council may not hold a post in their own country. ". 17) article 9 c shall be inserted: ' article 9 C 1. the Council shall, jointly with the European Parliament, exercise legislative and budgetary functions. It shall carry out policy-making and coordinating functions as laid down in the treaties. 2. The Council shall consist of a representative of each Member State at ministerial level, who may commit the Government of the Member State in question and to exercise voting rights. 3. Unless otherwise provided for in the treaties, the Council shall adopt by a qualified majority. 4. From 1 November 2014, a qualified majority shall be defined as at least 55% of the members of the Council who is at least fifteen members of the Council representing Member States comprising at least 65% of the Union's citizens. A blocking minority must include at least four Council members, otherwise it is considered that there is a qualified majority. Other provisions concerning the qualified majority are laid down in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205, paragraph 2. 5. the transitional provisions relating to the definition of qualified majority will apply until 31 October 2014, as well as the rules which will apply from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017 are laid down in the Protocol on the transitional provisions. 6. the Council shall meet in several configurations, the composition of the list adopted in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 201. The General Affairs Council shall ensure consistency in the work of the different Council configurations. It prepares the meetings of the European Council and provides the following job control, in cooperation with the President of the European Council and the Commission. The Foreign Affairs Council shall elaborate the Union's external action on the basis of certain strategic base of stādn, and ensure consistency of the Union's activities. 7. the Governments of the Member States, the Permanent Representatives Committee responsible for preparing the work of the Council. 8. The Council shall meet in public when it deliberates and votes on a draft legislative act. To this end, each Council meeting shall be divided into two parts, dealing respectively with deliberations on Union legislative acts and non-legislative issues. 9. the Presidency of Council configurations, other than that of Foreign Affairs, shall be held by Member State representatives in the Council on the basis of equal rotation, in accordance with the provisions laid down in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 201. '. 18) the following article 9 d: "article 9 D 1. the Commission shall promote the general interest of the Union and, to that end, take an appropriate initiative. It ensures the application of the Treaty, as well as the institutions, in accordance with the agreements, the application of the measures adopted. It monitors the application of Union law under the control of the Court of Justice of the European Union. It makes the implementation of the budget and manages the program. It shall exercise coordinating, Executive and management functions provided for in the treaties. It ensure the external representation of the Union, with the exception of the common foreign and security policy, and other cases provided for in the treaties. It proposes that the Union's annual and multiannual programming with a view to achieving interinstitutional agreements. 2. unless otherwise provided in the treaties, the Union legislative acts may be adopted only on the basis of a proposal from the Commission. Other acts shall be adopted on the basis of a Commission proposal where the treaties. 3. the Commission's term of Office shall be five years. The members of the Commission shall be chosen on the grounds of their general competence and credibility of the European idea, and from persons whose independence is beyond doubt. In carrying out their duties, the Commission is fully independent. Without prejudice to article 9, paragraph 2 of the members of the Commission shall neither seek nor accept from any Government or from any other institution or body. They shall refrain from any action incompatible with their duties or tasks. 4. The Commission appointed after the Lisbon Treaty enters into force, but not later than 2014 October 31, is a citizen of a Member State alone, including its President and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy who is at the same time one of the Vice-Presidents of the Commission. 5. From 1 November 2014, the Commission shall be such number of members corresponding to two-thirds of the number of Member States, including its President and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, unless the European Council, acting unanimously, decides to alter this number. The members of the Commission shall be chosen from nationals of the Member States, on the basis of absolutely equal rotation system so as to reflect all the Member States of the Union, the demographic and geographical range. These arrangements shall be adopted by the Council, acting unanimously in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 211a. 6. the President of the Commission: a) lay down guidelines within which the Commission is to work; b) decide on the internal organisation of the Commission, ensuring that it acts consistently, and collegiate activities, (c)), from among the members of the Commission appoint Vice-Presidents, other than the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. Commission member resigns, if requested by the President. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall resign, in accordance with article 9 e of the procedure laid down in paragraph 1, if the President so requests. 7. Taking into account the elections to the European Parliament and after appropriate consultations, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall propose to the European Parliament a candidate for President of the Commission. This candidate shall be elected by the European Parliament by a majority of its component members. If this candidate does not receive the required majority, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall within one month propose a new candidate who shall be elected by the European Parliament following the same procedure. The Council, by common accord with the President-elect, shall adopt the list of the other persons whom it proposes for appointment as members of the Commission. They shall be selected, on the basis of the proposals of the Member States, in accordance with the second subparagraph of paragraph 3 and paragraph 5, second subparagraph the criteria set out in. The President, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and the rest of the nomination of the members of the Commission as a whole with the vote endorsed by the European Parliament. Based on this feedback and acting by a qualified majority, the Commission shall be appointed by the European Council. 8. the Commission is generally responsible to the European Parliament. In accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 201, the European Parliament may adopt a motion of censure on the Commission. If such a motion is carried, the members of the Commission jointly resign and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall resign Commission. ". 19) the following new article 9 e article 9 E of the: "1. the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, with the agreement of the President of the Commission, shall appoint the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. The European Council may end his or her term of Office in accordance with the same procedure. 2. the High Representative for implementing the Union's common foreign and security policy. When making proposals, the high representative encouraged the development of that policy, and it is implemented in accordance with the mandate of the Council. The same applies to the common security and defence policy. 3. the High Representative chaired the Foreign Affairs Council. 4. the High Representative is one of the Vice-Presidents of the Commission. He shall ensure the consistency of the Union's external action. He shall be responsible within the Commission for responsibilities incumbent on it in external relations and for coordinating other aspects of the Union's external action. In carrying out these responsibilities within the Commission, and only for these responsibilities of the High Representative are bound by Commission procedures to the extent that it meets point 2 and 3. ". 20) include the following: "article 9 f 9 F, article 1 composition of the Court of Justice of the European Union Court, the General Court and specialised courts. It ensures that the law is observed in the interpretation and application of the Treaty. Member States shall ensure that legal remedies which are effective enough to ensure legal protection in the fields covered by Union law. 2. the Court of Justice shall consist of one judge from each Member State. It helps the advocates. The General Court shall consist of at least one judge from each Member State. Judges and advocates-General of the Court of Justice and the General Court shall be chosen from persons whose independence is beyond doubt and who satisfy the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and in article 223.224. conditions. By mutual agreement, appoint for a term of six years the Governments of the Member States. Judges and advocates-general, which leaves the post, may be reappointed. 3. The Court of Justice of the European Union in accordance with the provisions of the treaties: a) deciding on the requirements presented by a Member State, the authority, the person or entity, (b)) at the Member States request preliminary rulings on the interpretation of Union law or of acts adopted by the institutions-validity, c) decided in other cases laid down in the treaties. '. 21) include the provisions of title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, as amended elsewhere. Enhanced cooperation 22 title IV) takes over the heading of title VII, namely the "closer cooperation", and 27 a to 27 e, 40 to 40 b article and article 43 to 45 shall be replaced by the following article 10, which also replaced the Treaty establishing the European Community article 11 and 11. Those articles also replaced by the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 280 a to 280 i article, as set out in article 2 of this Treaty in paragraph 278: "article 10 Member States shall, between which wish to establish enhanced cooperation in areas which are not within the exclusive competence of the Union, you can use the Union's institutions and to exercise these competences by applying the relevant provisions of the treaties, subject to the limits and in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article as well as the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (a) to (i) 280 article 280. Closer cooperation aims to promote the achievement of the objectives of the Union, protect its interests and reinforce the integration process. All Member States can participate in such cooperation at any time, in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 280 c. 2. the Council shall, as a last resort adopt a decision which gives permission to launch closer cooperation, if it is found that the Union as a whole is unable within a reasonable period of time to achieve the objectives of such cooperation, and provided that at least nine Member States. The Council shall take a decision in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union provided for in Article 280 d of the procedures. 3. All members of the Council may participate in its deliberations, but the vote restricted to the members of the Council representing the Member States participating in enhanced cooperation. The provisions on voting procedures are contained in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in Article 280 e. 4. Closer cooperation is adopted in the bind only participating Member States. Not considered the acquis to be adopted by the candidate countries for accession to the Union. ". 23) title V shall be replaced by the following: "General provisions on the Union's external action and specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy". General provisions on external action 24) the following new chapter 1 and new articles 10A and 10B: "Chapter 1 General provisions on the Union's external action article 10 A 1. international activities of the Union is the driving force behind the principles which have inspired its creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to promote throughout the world, namely, democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, a principle , human dignity, equality and solidarity, as well as the United Nations Charter and respect for international law. The Union shall seek to develop relations and build partnerships with third countries and international, regional or global organisations which recognise the principle referred to in the first subparagraph. It entails the joint problem solving, in particular the United Nations. 2. the Union shall define and pursue common policies and actions, as well as a aims to achieve a high level of cooperation in all areas of international relations, in order to: (a) safeguard its values), fundamental interests, security, independence and integrity; (b)), and to support the consolidation of democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the principles of international law; c) preserve peace, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security in accordance with the United Nations purposes and principles of the Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Paris Charter of principles, objectives, including in relation to the external borders; (d) facilitate developing countries) sustainable economic, social and environmental development, in order to achieve the main objective of eradicating poverty; (e) encourage all States) integration into the world economy, is also gradually abolishing restrictions on international trade; f) help develop international measures environmental conservation and improvement of the quality, as well as the world's natural resources sustainable management and exploitation, in order to ensure sustainable development; g) help citizens, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters; and (h)) to facilitate international system based on stronger multilateral cooperation and good global governance. 3. In preparing and implementing the Union's external action in the various areas covered by this title and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in the fifth subparagraph, as well as other aspects of its external policy, the Union shall respect the principles and pursue the objectives referred to in this Treaty in paragraph 1 and 2. The Union shall ensure the consistency of its external activities in different areas, as well as other policy areas and mutual consistency. The Council and the Commission, assisted by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, is responsible for ensuring this consistency and shall cooperate to this end. 10. Article 1 (B). on the basis of article 10 of the aforementioned principles and objectives, the European Council set the Union's strategic interests and objectives. Decisions taken by the European Council on the Union's strategic interests and objectives relate to the common foreign and security policy and external action of the Union. Such decisions may relate to the relations of the Union with a specific country or region, and they may have a thematic focus. They shall determine the time and resources that you can use the Union and the Member States. The European Council shall act unanimously on a recommendation from the Council, which adopted the lately, considering each area. Decisions of the European Council shall be implemented in accordance with the procedures laid down in the treaties. 2. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy in relation to the common foreign and security policy and the Commission, for other fields of external action, may submit joint proposals to the Council. ". Common foreign and security policy 25) Includes the following new titles: "Chapter 2 specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy section 1 common provisions '. 26) the following new article 10 c: "article 10 C in accordance with this chapter of the international activities of the Union is the driving force behind the principles set out in Chapter 1, the Union will pursue these goals there and to act in accordance with the General provisions laid down therein.". 27) article 11 is amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following two points: "1. the Union's competence common foreign and security policy shall cover all areas of foreign policy and all questions relating to the Union's security, including the progressive framing of a common defence policy that might lead to a common defence. The common foreign and security policy is subject to specific rules and procedures. It defines and implements the European Council and the Council acting unanimously, except where the treaties provide otherwise. Adoption of draft legislative acts. Common foreign and security policy under the contracts implemented by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and the Member States. The European Parliament and the Commission's special role in this field are specified in the contracts. The Court of Justice of the European Union shall not have jurisdiction with respect to these provisions, with the exception of its jurisdiction to monitor compliance with article 25B of this Treaty and to review the legality of certain decisions as provided for in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 240. (a) in the second subparagraph of article. 2. under the external action of the Union, the principles and objectives of the Union shall establish and implement a common foreign and security policy, on the basis of mutual political solidarity among Member States in the field of general interest and the increasing convergence of the activities of the Member States. "; (b) in paragraph 2, by the) number as in paragraph 3, shall be amended as follows: (i)) at the end of the first subparagraph, the following words shall be added: "... and shall comply with the Union's action in this field."), (ii) the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' the Council and the High Representative shall ensure compliance with these principles. '. 28) article 12 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 12 ' the Union shall implement a common foreign and security policy: a) defining the General guidelines; (b)) decisions, which determine: i) Union operations ii), (iii) the position of the Union) agenda i) and (ii) the decision referred to in the subparagraph); and (c) strengthening systematic member) cooperation policy. ". 29) article 13 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, the words) "the common foreign and security policy, principles and guidelines" shall be replaced by ' the Union's strategic interests and the common foreign and security policy objectives and guidelines ", added the sentence" it shall take the necessary decisions. "and the following paragraph shall be inserted:" If international developments so require, the President of the European Council shall convene an extraordinary meeting of the European Council to determine the strategic direction of policy of the Union in the context of such developments. '; (b)) shall be deleted and paragraph 2 paragraph 3 in paragraph 2 of the number. The first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' the Council shall draw up common foreign and security policy and take the decisions necessary for defining and implementing the policies set by the European Council on the basis of the General guidelines and strategic directions. ". The second paragraph is deleted. In the third paragraph, which shall become the second, after the word "include", the words ' the Council and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy "; (c)) the following new paragraph shall be inserted: "3. The common foreign and security policy to the High Representative of the Union and the Member States, using national and Union resources.". 30) the following new article 13A: "article 13A 1. the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, who shall chair the Foreign Affairs Council, with your suggestions help the common foreign and security policy and the European Council and the Council shall ensure implementation of the decisions made. 2. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy represent the Union for matters relating to the common foreign and security policy. He addressed on behalf of the EU political dialogue with third parties and express the Union's position in international organisations and at international conferences. 3. the High Representative shall be assisted in the implementation of the mandate of the European external action service. This service shall work in cooperation with the diplomatic services of the Member States, and it is the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission departments concerned officials as well as staff who are posted in the diplomatic services of the Member States. The European external action service and the functioning of the Organization shall be determined by decision of the Council. Council decision on a proposal from the High Representative, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament and after obtaining the consent of the Commission. ". 31) article 14 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, two) the first sentence shall be replaced by the following sentence: "If the international situation requires operational action by the Union, the Council shall adopt the necessary decisions. '; (b)) paragraph 2 becomes paragraph 1, second subparagraph, and renumber subsequent paragraph numbering. The new paragraph, first sentence, the words "joint action" shall be replaced by "such a decision," and the words "this action" shall be replaced by the words "the decision". The last sentence shall be deleted; (c) in paragraph 3) numbered as paragraph 2, the words "joint action is binding on Member States, ' shall be replaced by" Article 1 of the decision referred to in the Member States is sais, "toš; (d) the current paragraph 4) shall be deleted and the subsequent paragraphs accordingly change the numbering; (e) in paragraph 5 by) number as paragraph 3, first sentence, the words ' the State in accordance with the joint action intends to adopt its position or start your own action, it provide timely information, "shall be replaced by ' the Member State in accordance with the decision referred to in paragraph 1 shall foresee taking his position or start your own action, it provide timely information"; (f)). that number as paragraph 4, first sentence, the words "but the Council has not acted, ' shall be replaced by" but the decision referred to in paragraph 1 has not been reviewed, "and the words" joint action "shall be replaced by" decision "; (g)), the number of paragraph 7 as paragraph 5, first sentence, the words "joint action" shall be replaced by ' the decision referred to in this article "and the second sentence, the words" or the common objectives of the action to mitigate its effects ' shall be replaced by "referred to in paragraph 1 of the decision or reduce its effects." 15. at the beginning of article 32) the text "the Council adopts a common position. The common position lays down "shall be replaced by the words" the Council shall adopt decisions which shall define the word "penultimate" and the common "shall be replaced by ' the Union '. 33) article 15a is inserted, which takes over the text of article 22, the following amendments shall be made: (a) in paragraph 1, the words) "each Member State or the Commission may apply to the Council ' shall be replaced by ' each Member State, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, or High Representative, supported by the Commission, may refer to the Council ' and the words ' submit proposals to the Council" shall be replaced with the words "to submit to the Council appropriate initiatives or proposals"; b) in paragraph 2, the word "Presidency" shall be replaced by ' the High Representative of the Union "and the words" or of the Commission or at the request of a Member State ' shall be replaced by "or, at the request of a Member State". 15. Article 34), which takes over the text of article 23, the following amendments shall be made: (a)) in paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' the decisions provided for in this chapter, the European Council and the Council unanimously, save as otherwise provided for in this chapter. Legislative action is not provided. ", and the second part of the last sentence is replaced by the following sentence: ' If the members of the Council that this qualifies their abstention represent at least one third of the Member States, which in turn covers at least one third of the population of the Union, the decision shall not be adopted. '; (b)) point 2 is amended as follows: (i)) the first indent shall be replaced by the following two indents: ' — take decisions defining a Union action or position on the basis of a decision of the European Council relating to the Union's strategic interests and objectives, as referred to in article 10 (1); -take decisions on Union actions and positions on the basis of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, presented a proposal at the specific request of the European Council, which turns to his own or at the initiative of the High Representative; ", (ii) the second indent), which has become the third indent, the words" joint action or a common position for the implementation of "shall be replaced with the words" to implement the decision on a Union action or position " , III), second paragraph, first sentence, the word "important" is replaced by the word "significant"; the last sentence is replaced by the text "High Representative in close consultation with the Member States concerned to seek a solution acceptable to it. If this does not succeed, the Council may, acting by a qualified majority, request that the matter shall be referred to the European Council, acting unanimously, decide to make a decision. ", iv) the third subparagraph is replaced by the following new paragraph 3, the last subparagraph shall become paragraph 4 and paragraph 3 shall be numbered as paragraph 5: ' 3. the European Council may unanimously adopt a decision laying down that the Council shall act by a qualified majority in cases other than those referred to in paragraph 2. '; (c) in point number) as paragraph 4, the words ' this paragraph shall not apply to ' shall be replaced by ' paragraphs 2 and 3 shall not apply to ". 35) article 16 is amended as follows: (a)) the word "Council" shall be replaced by ' the European Council and the Council ' shall be deleted, the words "shall inform each other and the" and "to ensure that concerted action is ensure the effective impact of the Union ' shall be replaced by "to formulate a common position." (b)) after the last sentence, the following sentences: ' before undertaking any action on the international scene or to assume any commitment which could affect the Union's interests, each Member State shall consult the others within the European Council or the Council. Member States, coordinating their activities, ensure that the Union is able to assert its interests and values on the international scene. The Member States have mutual solidarity. '; (c)), the two following parts: "when the European Council or the Council has adopted the common position of the Union within the meaning of the first subparagraph, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and the Foreign Ministers of the Member States shall coordinate their activities within the Council. Diplomatic missions of the Member States and the Union delegations in third countries and international organisations shall cooperate and promote common positions formulation and implementation ". 17. the text of article 36) transferred to article 28A, making amendments as set out in paragraph 49. 37) article 18 is amended as follows: (a) paragraphs 1 to 4) is deleted; in paragraph 5 (b)) which shall not be numbered, the words ' whenever it deems it necessary, ' shall be replaced by ' after the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy "of the proposal and the following sentence shall be added at the end:" the Special Representative shall exercise their powers under the authority of the High Representative. ". 38) article 19 is amended as follows: (a) the first point 1) and the second paragraph, the words ' the common positions ' shall be replaced by ' the Union's positions ' and at the end of the first subparagraph, the following sentence: ' This new coordination organized by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. "; (b)) point 2 is amended as follows: (i) the first part of the sentence) ' without prejudice to paragraph 1 and article 14, paragraph 3 ' shall be replaced by ' in accordance with article 11 (3) "and the words" shall inform the other Member States, "shall be replaced by ' shall inform the other Member States and the High Representative", ii), second paragraph, first sentence, after the words "the other Member States shall include the words" and the "high representative", in the second sentence, the words ' Member States which are permanent members of the Security Council's that is, in the performance of their functions, ensure the Union's positions and interests of aid ' shall be replaced by ' Member States which are members of the Security Council, this functions ensures the Union's positions and interests ", III), the following new third paragraph:" when the Union has defined a position, who is the United Nations Security Council agenda, those Member States which are represented in the Security Council, asked the High Representative to present the Union's position. " 39) article 20 is amended as follows: (a)) in the first paragraph, the words ' Commission delegations ' shall be replaced by ' Union delegations ' and the words ' in order to respect and implement the Council common position and joint action "shall be replaced by" to ensure compliance with and implementation of the decision on the Union's position and actions under this chapter; (b) the second part of the text) "Exchange of information, joint evaluation" shall be replaced by "exchanging information and carrying out joint assessments ' and deleted the text" and helping to implement the Treaty establishing the European Community, the provisions referred to in article 20. '; (c)), the following new paragraph: "they help implement EU citizens ' right to protection in the territory of third countries as referred to in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 17, paragraph 2 (c)), and the measures established in accordance with article 20 of the said agreement.". 40) article 21 shall be amended as follows: (a)) the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall regularly consult the European Parliament on the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy the main aspects and basic choices and inform them of this policy development. He shall ensure that the comply with the European Parliament. The European Parliament can be involved in providing information to special representatives. "; (b)), second paragraph, first sentence, after the word "Council", the words ' and the High Representative ", in the second sentence, the words" shall hold annual "shall be replaced by ' twice a year and hosts the" after the words "security policies" add text ", including the common security and defence policy". 22. the text of article 41) is transferred to article 15a; It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 33 of this article. 23. Article 42) text moved to article 15b; It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 34 of this article. 43) article 24 shall be replaced by the following: "article 24" the Union may conclude agreements with one or more States or international organisations in areas covered by this chapter. ". 44) article 25 is amended as follows: (a)) in the first subparagraph, first sentence, the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community is replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, after the words "at the request of the Council", the text ", and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, at the request of"; in the second sentence, the words ' without prejudice to the powers of the Presidency and the Commission "shall be replaced by ' without prejudice to the powers of the High Representative. '; (b)), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "under this chapter are the political and Security Committee of the Council and High Representative for the implementation of the crisis management measures, political control and strategic management, as referred to in article 28 (b)."; (c) the third part of the text) "without prejudice to article 47. ' shall be deleted. 26.45) and article 27 shall be repealed. The following two articles-25. (a) and (b) of article 25 article 25 replacing article 47: "according to article 25 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 16 b and by way of derogation from paragraph 2, the Council shall adopt a decision laying down the rules on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Member States in implementing the activities related to the scope of this chapter and lay down the rules on the free movement of such data. Compliance with these rules is controlled by an independent authority. 25. (B) common foreign and security policy shall not affect the procedure carried out by the bodies and authorities in the application of the powers provided for in the treaties, in order to implement the competences of the Union referred to in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 2 b to 2 e article. Also, their policies referred to in these articles do not affect the procedure carried out by the bodies and authorities in the application of the powers conferred on it by the treaties of the Union's competences established in accordance with this chapter. ". 46) to 27 27A (e) an article on closer cooperation, shall be replaced by article 10 in accordance with point 22 of this article. 47) article 28 is amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 1 shall be deleted and the subsequent paragraphs accordingly numbering, throughout the article, the words "European Community" shall be replaced by the word "Union"; (b) in paragraph 2) in numbers as in point 1, the words "subject to the provisions relating to the areas referred to in this section ' shall be replaced by" implementing "the provisions of this chapter; (c) in paragraph 3) numbered as paragraph 2, first subparagraph, the words "the implementation of these provisions" shall be replaced by ' the provisions of this section "; (d)), the following new paragraph 3, by deleting paragraph 4: "3. the Council shall adopt a decision providing for the specific procedures for guaranteeing rapid access to appropriations in the Union budget for urgent common foreign and security policy initiatives, in particular with regard to article 28, paragraph 1, and article 28 b task referred to in the preparations. It shall act after consulting the European Parliament. 28. in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) referred to in article 28 tasks of the preparatory work not covered by the budget of the Union shall be financed from the initial Fund, which is paid for by the Member States. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy decisions of the proposal, which States: (a) the initial creation) procedures and financing, in particular the amounts allocated to the Fund, b) initial management procedures c) financial control procedures. If any, in accordance with article 28, paragraph 1, and article 28 b scheduled tasks cannot be covered from the budget of the Union, the Council shall authorise the High Representative to use the Fund. The High Representative shall report to the Council on the implementation of the authority. ". The common security and defence policy 48) the following new section 2: section 2 provisions on the common security and defence policy ". 49) article 28A is inserted, which takes over the text of article 17: (a)) the following new paragraph 1, the next point numbering as in paragraph 2: ' 1. the common security and defence policy the common foreign and security policy. It shall provide the Union with an operational capacity through civil and military means. The Union may use them on missions outside the Union for peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter. This duty shall be carried out by using the opportunities offered by Member States. "; (b) that paragraph 1) number as a point 2, shall be amended as follows: (i)) the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "2. the common security and defence policy includes progressive Union common defence policy. In the process, create a common defence, when the European Council, acting unanimously, so decides. In this case it recommends to the Member States the adoption of such a decision in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. '., ii), second paragraph, the words "in accordance with this article ' shall be replaced by ' in accordance with this section, (ii)") the third subparagraph shall be deleted; (c)) the current 2, 3, 4 and 5 shall be replaced by the following paragraphs 3 to 7: "3. the Member States, with its civil and military capabilities of the Union supports the common security and defence policy, to contribute to the achievement of the objectives established by the Council. Those Member States which together form the multinational forces can ensure that the use of force for a common security policy and defence policy. Of defence capabilities development, research, acquisition and armaments (hereinafter referred to as "the European Defence Agency") shall identify operational requirements, to promote measures to satisfy it, promote the defence industrial and technological base of the necessary measures and, where applicable, the implementation of the European capabilities and armaments policy, and to assist the Council in evaluating the improvement of military capabilities. 4. decisions relating to the common security and defence policy, with which launched the mission referred to in this article, the Council shall act unanimously after the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy proposal or a Member State initiative. The High Representative where appropriate, together with the Commission, may propose the use of both national resources and Union instruments. 5. the Council may entrust the execution of a task, within the Union framework, to a group of Member States in order to protect the Union's values and serve its interests. The execution of such a task shall be governed by article 28 c (a). 6. Those Member States whose military capabilities fulfil higher criteria and which have made this area a stronger commitment to one another in the most demanding missions shall establish permanent structured cooperation within the Union. Such cooperation shall be governed by article 28 e. It does not affect the provisions of article 28 b. 7. where a Member State becomes the victim of armed aggression on its territory, the other Member States are obliged to give it aid and assistance by all the means at their disposal, under the United Nations Charter article 51. This is without prejudice to certain Member States ' security and defence policy specific features. Commitments and cooperation in this area shall comply with the obligations that are determined by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that those countries which are members of it, remains the Foundation of their collective defence and the forum for this protection remains. ". 50) the following new 28 b to 28 e article: "article 28 B 1. the tasks referred to in article 28A (1) and that in the execution of the Union may use civilian and military means, shall include joint disarmament operations, humanitarian and rescue tasks, military advice and assistance tasks, conflict prevention and peace-keeping tasks, tasks of combat to crisis management, including peacemaking and stabilization after the conflict prevention. All these tasks may contribute to the fight against terrorism, including by supporting third countries in combating terrorism in their territories. 2. the Council shall adopt decisions relating to the tasks referred to in paragraph 1, defining their objectives and scope and the General conditions for their implementation. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, acting in the Council and in close and constant liaison with the political and Security Committee, shall ensure that the following tasks of the civilian and military aspects of coordination. Article 28 C 1. in accordance with article 28 b decisions, the Council may entrust the task to the Group of Member States that have the desire and the ability required to perform its task. The Member States shall, in cooperation with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall agree about performing the task management. 2. Member States participating in the task implementation, on their own initiative or at the request of another Member State shall inform the Council regularly on its progress. If you complete a task associated with a significant new milestone or the need to adjust the assignment objectives, scope and conditions laid down in the decisions referred to in paragraph 1, the Member States concerned shall be immediately notified to the Council on this issue. In such cases, the Council shall adopt the necessary decisions. Article 28 D 1. the European Defence Agency referred to in article 28 (3), and which are under the authority of the Council, shall have the following tasks: (a)) to help determine the objectives to be achieved by the Member States in the field of military capabilities and assess how Member States comply with the obligations concerning these abilities; (b) promoting operational needs) and effective, appropriate procurement methods are adopted; c) propose multilateral projects to fulfil the objectives in the field of military capabilities, ensure the program pursued by Member States and the coordination of specific cooperation programmes; d) support defence technology research, and coordinate and plan joint research activities and the study of technical solutions according to the future operational needs; e) help to determine and, if necessary, implementing any useful measure of defence industrial and technological base and improving the effectiveness of military expenditure. 2. the European Defence Agency shall be open to all Member States who wish to serve on it. The Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall adopt a decision defining the Agency's Statute, the location and operating rules. Such decision shall take into account the effective level of participation in the activities of the Agency. The Agency set up a special group, bringing together Member States engaged in joint projects. The Agency shall, as necessary to perform tasks in cooperation with the Commission. Article 28 E 1. Member States which wish to participate in the permanent structured cooperation referred to in article 28, paragraph 6, and which meet the criteria and respect the commitments on military capabilities set out in the Protocol on permanent structured cooperation, shall notify their intention to the Council and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and security policy. 2. Within three months following the notification of the intention of the Council is to decide on the permanent structured cooperation and the establishment of a list of the participating countries. The Council shall act by a qualified majority after consulting the High Representative. 3. any Member State which wishes to participate later permanent structured cooperation, of his intention to inform the Council and the High Representative. The Council shall adopt a decision confirming the participation of the Member State concerned, which comply with the criteria and respect the Protocol on permanent structured cooperation article 1 and 2 of that commitment. The Council shall act by a qualified majority after consulting the High Representative. Participate in the vote, only members of the Council representing the participating Member States. Qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3 (a)). 4. If a participating Member State no longer fulfils the criteria or is no longer able to carry out the Protocol on permanent structured cooperation article 1 and 2 of that commitment, the Council may adopt a decision suspending the participation of the Member State concerned. The Council shall act by a qualified majority. Voting restricted to the members of the Council representing the participating Member States, with the exception of the Member State concerned. Qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3 (a)). 5. Any participating Member State which wishes to withdraw from permanent structured cooperation shall notify their intention to the Council, which shall take note that the Member State concerned has terminated your membership. 6. the decisions and recommendations adopted by the Council on permanent structured cooperation, adopted unanimously, except for those decisions and recommendations laid down in paragraph 2 and 5. For the purposes of this paragraph, unanimity is reached only if such votes cast by representatives of the participating Member States. ". 29.51) to 39 of title VI, article on judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation, shall be replaced by the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union under Title IV of part 1, Chapter 4 and 5. As specified in article 2 of this agreement, 67 and 68 64, article 29 shall be replaced by the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 61, article 30 shall be replaced by the 69 f and 69 g thereof, article 31 shall be replaced by the 69 a, 69 b and 69 d thereof, article 32 shall be replaced by that Treaty article 69, article 33 shall be replaced by the agreement 69. e article and article 36 shall be replaced by that Treaty article 61 d. The name of the deleted section, and the section becomes the title on final provisions. 40.52) in Title VI to 40 and article VII sections 43 to 45 of the article, closer cooperation shall be replaced by article 10 in accordance with point 22 of this article, and title VII is repealed. 41.53) and article 42 shall be repealed. Final provisions 54 title VIII) on the final number as title VI provisions; This section and the 48, 49, 51, 52 and 53. amending article as specified in this article, respectively, 57 and 56.61. point. 47. Article replaced by article 25B, as indicated above in paragraph 45 of this article and article 46 and 50 shall be repealed. 55) the following new article 46A: ' article 46A, the Union shall have legal personality. '. 56) article 48 is replaced by the following: ' article 48 1. Treaties may be amended in accordance with the ordinary revision procedure. It may also be amended in accordance with the simplified revision procedures. The ordinary revision procedure 2. the Government of any Member State, the European Parliament or the Commission may submit to the Council a draft amendment to the Treaty. In this project, among other things, propose to expand or narrow the competence assigned to the Union in the treaties. The following projects shall submit to the European Council and the Council shall communicate to the national parliaments. 3. If the European Council, after consulting the European Parliament and the Commission by a simple majority, adopt a decision in favor of the proposed amendment, the President of the European Council shall convene a Convention composed of representatives of national parliaments, of the heads of State or Government of the Member States, the European Parliament and the Commission. If the expected amendments as regards the monetary authorities should also be consulted by the European Central bank. The Convention shall examine the draft amendments and recommendations shall be adopted by consensus of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the Conference, as provided for in paragraph 4. The European Council, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, acting by a simple majority, may decide not to convene the Convention if it does not justify the proposed amendment. In that case the European Council defines the task of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the Conference. 4. the President of the Council shall convene a Conference of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States in order to determine by common accord the amendments to be made to the treaties. Amendments shall enter into force when ratified by all Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. 5. If, two years after the signing of the Treaty amending the treaties, four fifths of the Member States have ratified it and one or more Member States have encountered difficulties in the process of ratification, the matter shall be made known to the European Council. Simplified revision procedures 6. the Government of any Member State, the European Parliament or the Commission may submit to the Council the draft amendments, which affect all or part of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union rules on the Union's internal policies and action. The European Council may adopt a decision amending all or part of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. The European Council shall act unanimously after consulting the European Parliament and the Commission, and if the amendments in relation to expected monetary authorities, including the European Central bank. That decision shall not enter into force until it is ratified by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. The decision referred to in the second subparagraph may not extend the Union's competences, which conferred on it in the treaties. 7. Where the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union or title V of this Treaty provides that the Council, in a particular area or a particular case and make decisions by consensus, the European Council may adopt a decision authorising the Council in this area, or in this case, decide by a qualified majority. This part does not apply to decisions with military and defence issues. If the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union provides that the Council is required to adopt legislative acts in accordance with a special legislative procedure, the European Council may adopt a decision authorising the adoption of those provisions in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. Any initiative of the European Council, provided under the first or the second subparagraph shall be notified to the national parliaments. If a national Parliament within six months after such notification to object to the above proposal, first or decision referred to in the second subparagraph shall not be adopted. If the suggestion is not in opposition, the European Council may adopt the decision. The first or second part of the decision referred to in the European Council shall act unanimously after receiving the majority of the members of the European Parliament. '. 49.57) the first subparagraph is amended as follows: (a)) in the first sentence, the words ' respect to article 6, the principles set out in, you can ask "shall be replaced by ' in article 1 comply with the values and commit to promoting them may apply '; (b) the second sentence of the text) "that address the application to the Council, which shall act unanimously" shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and national parliaments shall be informed of this application. State your application addressed to the Council, which shall act unanimously, "amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language, as well as text: the word" absolute "; (c)) the following sentence shall be added at the end of the ' take into account the conditions of eligibility agreed upon by the European Council. ". 58) the following new article 49: "article 49A 1. Any Member State may decide to withdraw from the Union in accordance with its own constitutional requirements. 2. a Member State which decides to withdraw shall notify the European Council of its intention. Subject to the guidelines of the European Council expressed, the Union negotiated and signed a contract with the country, determining its withdrawal order and considering its future relationship with the Union. Talk about this Treaty in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 188 n point. It shall be concluded by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. 3. contracts the State is no longer the binding from the date of entry into force of the withdrawal agreement or, where there has not been concluded, two years after the notification referred to in paragraph 2, unless the European Council, in agreement with the Member State concerned, unanimously decides to extend this period. 4. in applying paragraphs 2 and 3, of the European Council or the Council of the Member State which withdraws, does not participate in nor the European Council or the Council negotiations nor decisions for this country. Qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3 (b)). 5. If a State which is having ceased to ask the Union repeated its request for accession, subject to the procedure referred to in article 49. '. 59) article 49 b shall be inserted: ' article 49 B protocols annexed to the Treaty and annexes are an integral part of it. ". 60) article 49 c shall be inserted: ' article 49 C 1. contracts relating to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland , The Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 2. the territorial scope of application is specified in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 311. ". 61) article 53 is amended as follows: (a) the first part of the number) as point 1, the list of languages is supplemented by the Treaty on European Union, the current 53. included in the second paragraph of article languages, while the second subparagraph shall be deleted; (b)), the following new paragraph 2: "2. The choice of the Member States of the Treaty can be translated in any other language that the Member State concerned in accordance with the constitutional order, in all or part of the territory is granted official status. The Member States concerned shall ensure that the archives of the Council endorsed the deposited copies of the translation. " Article 2 of the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be amended in accordance with the provisions of this article. 1) the title shall be replaced by the following: ' the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union ". A. HORIZONTAL amendments 2) throughout the Treaty: a) the word "community" or the words "European Community" (singular) is the relevant version shall be replaced by ' the Union ', the words ' European Community ' or the abbreviation ' EEC ' shall be replaced by the words "European Union", and the adjective "community" shall be replaced by ' Union ', except in paragraph 6 of article 299 c), which numbered as paragraph 5 of article 311 c) bottom point. 136. in the first subparagraph this amendment applies only to the first the name; (b) the words "this Treaty)", "this Treaty ' and ' this Treaty ' shall be replaced by the words" contracts "," contracts "and" agreements "and, where appropriate, the related verb and adjective are plural, this point does not apply to 182. the third paragraph of article 312 and 313, and also to article; c), the words ' the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251. "shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure ' and the words ' procedure referred to in Article 251" shall be replaced by ' ordinary legislative procedure ', as well as, where appropriate, the words ', after consulting ' shall be replaced by "after consultation with" and sentence any necessary grammatical changes shall be made; d), the words ' acting by a qualified majority ' shall be deleted; (e)), "the Council shall meet the heads of State or Government" and "National Council that will meet the heads of State or Government level" shall be replaced by ' European Council '; f), the words ' institutions or bodies "and" institutions and bodies "shall be replaced by ' the institution or body ', except for 193. in the first subparagraph; g), the words "common market" shall be replaced by the words "the internal market '; (h)), the words ' European currency unit (ECU) ' shall be replaced by "Euro"; (I) "Member States) which do not have a derogation ' shall be replaced by" Member States whose currency is the euro '; (j) the abbreviation ' ECB ') shall be replaced by ' the European Central bank '; k) the words ' Statute of the ESCB ' shall be replaced by the words ' Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB ' "; l) 114 words ' Committee provided for in article "and" referred to in article 114, the Committee "shall be replaced with the words" the economic and Financial Committee '; m) the words ' Statute of the Court of Justice ' shall be replaced by ' Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union '; n), the words "Court of first instance" shall be replaced by ' General Court '; o) the words "Court" and "Court" shall be replaced by the words "specialised court ' or ' specialised courts ' and sentence any necessary grammatical changes shall be made. 3) the following articles, the word "Council" or the word "Council" shall be replaced by the words ' the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure ' or the words ' the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure ' shall be deleted and the words "on a proposal from the Commission":-article 13, which becomes article 16 (1) of the regulation, article 19, paragraph 1, article 19, paragraph 2, article 22, second paragraph — article 93 article 94, which becomes article 95. Article 104 – paragraph 14, second paragraph — article 175 paragraph 2 first subparagraph. 4 the following articles) after the word "Council" or "Council" shall be inserted the words "by a simple majority," or "text", ruled by a simple majority, ":-article 130, first paragraph — article 144, first paragraph — article 208 – after the first word, the article-209-213. the last paragraph of article in the third sentence of article 216,-284. 5) the following articles, the words ' after consulting the European Parliament, ' shall be replaced by ' obtaining the consent of the European Parliament ":-article 13, which becomes 16. (e) of paragraph 1 of article 22, in the second part of the article. 6 the following articles, the word) "the authority" shall be replaced by ' the institution or body ', and, as necessary, appropriate grammatical changes sentence:-195. paragraph 1 of article, second paragraph — article 232, second paragraph — article 233, first paragraph — article 234, point (b)), article 255, paragraph 3, which shall become article 16, paragraph 3, third subparagraph. 7) in the following articles, the word "Court" shall be replaced by ' Court of Justice of the European Union ': — article 83 paragraph 2 (d)),-article 88 (2), second paragraph, article 95, which becomes article 94, paragraph 9, article 195 (1),-Article 225a, sixth paragraph — article 226, second paragraph, 227 in the first subparagraph of article 228 – paragraph 1 – first the name,-in article 229. – Article 229,-article 230, first paragraph — article 231, first paragraph — article 232, first paragraph — article 233, first paragraph — article 234, first paragraph — article 235, 236,-in article-237, introductory phrase article, article 238,-240,-in article 241 article 242, first sentence of the article, the article 243, 244-247, in article 9, paragraph of article, which numbered as paragraph 8, article 256, second paragraph; in the following articles, the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language:-article 227, fourth paragraph-paragraph 1 of article 228, the second the word-article 230, third paragraph — article 231, second paragraph — article 232, third paragraph — article 234, second and third subparagraph of article 237 d-) in the third sentence of the paragraph, the fourth paragraph of article 256. 8) the following articles, the reference to another article of the Treaty shall be replaced by the following reference to the Treaty on European Union: — article 21, third paragraph, which becomes the fourth paragraph: the reference to article 9 (first reference) and to article 53 (1) of the Regulation (the second reference);

-in article 97: the reference to article 2;

-in article 98: the reference to article 2 (the second reference);

-Article 105 in the second sentence of paragraph: the reference to article 2;

-in article 125: the reference to article 2;

– the third part of article 215, which becomes the fourth paragraph: the reference to article 9 d of the first subparagraph of paragraph 7;


9) (not applicable to Latvian language text.) B. SPECIFIC amendments preamble 10) second amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language, and the text of the preamble, recital, the words ' the latter HAS decided to create a European Community and to this end have designated ' shall be replaced by the words "DESIGNATED". Common provisions 11) article 1 and 2 is repealed. The following article 1A is inserted: ' 1. (A) article 1 the Union laid down in this agreement, as well as the operational organization within its field of competence, the competence and the competence of the implementing rules. 2. this Treaty and the Treaty on European Union has agreements that the Union is founded. These two treaties, which have the same legal force, marked with the word "Agreement". Categories and areas of competence 12) the following new title and new 2. (a) to (e) article 2: "title I categories and areas of Union competence article 2 A 1. When the treaties confer on the Union has exclusive competence in a specific area, then legislate and adopt legally binding acts of the Union may be just; the Member States being able to do so themselves only if they are authorized by the Union or it is necessary for the implementation of Union acts. 2. Where, in a specific area of the treaties confer on the Union a competence is assigned, shared with the Member States, the Union and the Member States may legislate and adopt legally binding acts in that area. The Member States shall exercise their competence to the extent that the Union has not exercised its competence. Member States shall again exercise their competence to the extent that the Union has ceased to exercise its competence. 3. the Member States shall coordinate their economic and employment policies within arrangements provided for in this agreement, which are within the competence of the Union. 4. The Union shall have competence in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty on European Union, to define and implement a common foreign and security policy, including the progressive framing of a common defence policy. 5. in certain areas and under the conditions laid down in the treaties, the Union shall have competence to carry out actions to support, coordinate or supplement the actions of the Member States, without thereby superseding their competence in these areas. Legally binding acts of the Union adopted on the basis of the provisions of the treaties relating to these areas shall not entail harmonisation of Member States ' laws or regulations. 6. the Union's competence volumes and the implementation of measures established in the regulations that apply to the specific area. 2. Article 1 (B). the Union has exclusive competence in the following areas: (a)), (b) Customs Union), the internal market requires the establishment of the rules of competition, c) monetary policy for Member States whose currency is the euro, d) marine biological resources under the common fisheries policy, the common commercial policy). 2. the Union's exclusive competence to conclude an international treaty is also, if closing is scheduled for legislative act of the Union or, if this is necessary to enable the Union to exercise its internal competence, or insofar as the contract will affect EU common rules or alter their scope. Article 2 C 1. the Union shall share competence with the Member States where the treaties conferred competence which does not relate to 2 b and e referred to in article 2. 2. the Union and the Member States share competence relates mainly to the following areas: (a), (b)) the internal market) social policy – aspects laid down in this agreement, (c)) economic, social and territorial cohesion, d) agriculture and fisheries, excluding the conservation of marine biological resources, environment, e) f) consumer protection, g), (h)), trans-European networks, i) energy, j) area of freedom, security and justice, k) common safety concerns in public health matters, for the aspects laid down in this agreement. 3. The Union shall have competence to carry out activities in the areas of research, technological development and space, in particular to define and implement programs, however, the exercise of that competence shall not result in Member States being prevented from exercising theirs. 4. In the areas of development cooperation and humanitarian aid, the Union shall have competence to carry out activities and conduct a common policy; however, the exercise of that competence shall not result in Member States being prevented from exercising theirs. 2. (D) article 1 the Member States shall coordinate their economic policies within the Union. In this connection, the Council shall adopt measures, in particular broad guidelines for these policies. To those Member States whose currency is the euro, subject to specific measures. 2. the Union shall adopt measures to ensure coordination of the employment policies of the Member States, in particular by defining guidelines for these policies. 3. the Union may take initiatives to ensure that the Member States ' social policy coordination. (E) article 2 the Union shall have competence to carry out actions to support, coordinate or supplement the actions of the Member States. At European level, the following apply: (a)) the protection and improvement of human health, b), c) of industrial culture, d), (e) tourism) education, vocational training, youth and sport, civil protection, f) g) administrative cooperation. ". Provisions having general application 13) the following section and article 2 f: "title II provisions having general application article 2 F of the Union provides its various policies and mutual consistency of actions, in the light of its objectives and respecting the principle of conferral.". 14) article 3 (1) of the regulation is repealed. The text of paragraph 2, the words "shall take any action referred to in this article" shall be replaced with the words ' in carrying out their activities ". 15) article 4 text moved to article 97. It shall be amended as specified in paragraph 85 of this article. 16) article 5 is repealed; It is replaced by the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 3 b. 17) the following article 5a is inserted: ' Article 5a in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the appropriate level of social protection, social exclusion, as well as education, training, and human health levels. ". 18) the following article 5b is inserted: "article 5 (B) defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall aim to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. '. 19) in article 6, the words "referred to in article 3" shall be deleted. 6. (a) article 20) that takes over article 153, paragraph 2 of the text. 21) include article 6, which takes over the text of the Protocol on protection and welfare of animals; After the word "agricultural" include ", the words" fisheries "r" shall be replaced by ' research and technological development and space exploration ", and the words" animal welfare requirements "shall be replaced by ' the animal as vulnerable creatures welfare". 22) 7 and Article 11a shall be repealed. As indicated in article 1 of this agreement, paragraph 22, and this article 278, 11 and Article 11a shall be replaced by the Treaty on European Union and article 10 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 280 a and 280 i article. 23) article 12 text moved to article 16 d. 24) 13. text of article 16 e article moved to. It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 33 of this article. 25 the text of article 14) moved to 22A. It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 41 of this article. 26) article 15 text moved to article 22B. It shall be amended as specified in paragraph 42 of this article. 27) article 16 is amended as follows: (a)) at the beginning of the text articles "without prejudice to 86 and 87 73,." and article, taking shall be replaced by ' without prejudice to the Treaty on European Union and Article 3a of this Treaty, and 87 73 86. Article "; (b)) at the end of the first sentence the words "principles and conditions which enable them to fulfil their missions. ' shall be replaced by" in particular – the economic and financial principles and conditions which enable them to fulfil their missions. '; (c)), the following new sentence: "the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt these principles and conditions without prejudice to the competence of the Member States under the treaties to provide and finance these services, as well as getting this service.". 28) article 16A is inserted, which takes over the text of article 255, making the following amendments: (a) paragraph 1 shall be included) before the following points 1 the number as paragraph 3 and paragraphs 2 and 3 shall become point: "1. in order to promote good governance and ensure the participation of civil society, the Union institutions and bodies operate as openly. 2. the meetings of the European Parliament are open to the public, as in the Council meeting, when it examined a draft legislative act and vote for it. "; (b) in point 1) numbered as paragraph 3 and which becomes the first part of paragraph 3, the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language, as well as text "to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents" shall be replaced by "the institutions and bodies of the documents, regardless of the type of" and the words "paragraphs 2 and 3 ' shall be replaced by the words" that point "; in paragraph 2 (c)), which becomes paragraph 1, which numbered as paragraph 3, second subparagraph, after the words ' the Council ' shall be inserted, acting by means of regulations, ' shall be deleted and the words ' within two years of the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam "; (d) in paragraph 3) becomes paragraph 1, which numbered as paragraph 3, third subparagraph, the words ' abovementioned authority in its rules of procedure lay down ' shall be replaced by ' the authority shall ensure the transparency of its work and, at the end of "part includes the words" in accordance with the regulation referred to in the second subparagraph "and add the following two new paragraphs:" this article shall apply to the Court of the European Union, the European Central bank and the European investment bank only When they carry out administrative duties. The European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the second paragraph provided for in that regulation conditions shall ensure publication of the documents relating to the legislative procedures. 29) article 16 b shall be inserted, replacing article 286: "article 16 B 1. every person has the right to the protection of personal data. 2. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall lay down rules on the protection of individuals with regard to the institutions and bodies of the processing of personal data, as well as the processing of personal data by the Member States of the Union in relation to the scope of the legislation, and the rules on the free movement of such data. Compliance with these rules is controlled by an independent authority. The rules adopted on the basis of this article shall be without prejudice to specific provisions laid down in the Treaty on European Union, article 25A. ". 30) article 16 c shall be inserted: ' article 16 C 1. the Union respects and does not prejudice of churches and religious associations or communities in the Member States, the status of the legislation. 2. The Union equally respects the philosophical and non-confessional organisations, the status of the laws of the Member States. 3. Recognising their identity and specific contribution, the Union shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with these churches and organisations. '. Non-discrimination and citizenship 31) the second part of the title is replaced by the following: "non-discrimination and citizenship of the Union". 32) article 16 d shall be inserted, which takes over the text of article 12. 16. Article 33), which takes over the text of article 13; in paragraph 2, the words "in cases where the aim of the Member States, action designed to target referred to in paragraph 1, the Council adopts Community incentive measures ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council to support the action of Member States, focusing on the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt the basic principles of Community incentive measures" and deleted the last sentence of that paragraph ', the Council shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251. ". 34) article 17 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1) amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text; b) point 2 is replaced by the following: "2. citizens of the Union's agreements with the rights granted and obligations imposed on them. They, among others, are: a) the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States; (b)) the right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections to the European Parliament and in municipal elections in their Member State of residence, under the same conditions as nationals of that State; (c)) of the third country national in the territory of a Member State is not represented, of which they are nationals of any Member State to diplomatic and consular protection under the same conditions as nationals of that State; (d)), the right to petition the European Parliament, the European Ombudsman, and to address the institutions and advisory bodies of the Union in any of the Treaty languages and to obtain a reply in the same language. This right shall be exercised in accordance with the conditions and limits defined by the treaties and by the measures adopted to implement them. ". 35) article 18 is amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 2, the words ' the Council may adopt ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt ' and the last sentence shall be deleted; b) point 3 is replaced by the following: "3. The same purpose as mentioned in paragraph 1, if the treaties have not provided the necessary powers, the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, may adopt measures concerning social security or social protection. The Council shall act unanimously after consulting the European Parliament. '. 36) article 20, the words "mutually determine the necessary rules and" shall be replaced by ' adopt appropriate measures and ". The following new paragraph: "the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure and after apriešan with the European Parliament, may adopt directives establishing the coordination and cooperation measures necessary to facilitate such protection.". 37) in article 21, the following new first paragraph shall be inserted: ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt the provisions for the procedures and conditions required for a citizens ' initiative of the Treaty on European Union within the meaning of article 8 (b), including the minimum number of Member States from which such citizens must come. ". 38) Article 22, second paragraph, the words "in this part of the treaty rights; These provisions, the Council recommends that the Member States for adoption in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. ' shall be replaced by ' of this Treaty article 17, paragraph 2 of the said rights. These regulations shall enter into force after it is approved by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. '. the heading of part 39) after the word "policy" shall be replaced by ' and internal actions ". The internal market 40) at the beginning of the third paragraph of section I entitled "internal market". 22. Article 41) that takes over the text of article 14. paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following: "1. the Union shall adopt measures with a view to the completion of the internal market or ensure its operation in accordance with the relevant provisions of the treaties. '. 42) Article 22b shall be inserted, which takes over the text of article 15. In the first paragraph, the words ' internal market ' shall be replaced by "with a view to the completion of the internal market". 43) title I — free movement of goods – becomes a I.. 44) Article 23, paragraph 1, the words "based upon a Customs Union" shall be replaced by ' shall include the Customs Union ". 45) After article 27 Chapter 1A be inserted under "customs cooperation" and article 27A shall be inserted, which takes over the text of article 135; Article 135 of this last sentence shall be deleted. Agriculture and fisheries 46) section II in the title, the words "and fisheries". 47) article 32 shall be amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 1, the following new first paragraph shall be inserted: "1. the Union shall define and implement a common agriculture and fisheries policy.", and the current text of this paragraph shall become the second subparagraph. Second paragraph, first sentence, after the word "Agriculture" includes the word ', fisheries ' and at the end of the paragraph, the following sentence shall be added: ' references to the common agricultural policy or to agriculture, and the term "farming" also apply to fisheries, subject to the specific characteristics of this sector. '; b) in paragraph 2, the words "to create the common market ' shall be replaced by" to create a common market and to ensure its functioning "; c) in paragraph 3, the words ' of this Treaty ' shall be deleted. 48) article 36 shall be amended as follows: (a) the first part of the name) is "determined" shall be replaced by "the European Parliament" and deleted the text "and 3. '; (b)) in the second paragraph, the introductory sentence shall be replaced by the following: ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise the granting of aid for: ". 49) article 37 shall be amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 1 shall be deleted; (b) paragraph 2 shall number) as paragraph 1; "the Commission has taken note of paragraph 1 of the Conference provided for in the work and after consulting the economic and Social Committee, two years after the entry into force of this Treaty, shall submit proposals ' shall be replaced by ' the Commission shall submit proposals", as well as the third paragraph shall be deleted; (c)) the following new paragraphs 2 and 3, according to the changing future of the numbering of point: "2. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and after consulting the economic and Social Committee, shall establish a common organisation of agricultural markets provided for article 34, paragraph 1, as well as other provisions necessary for the common agricultural policy and the common fisheries policy objectives. 3. The Council, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt the measures for the price, the duty of support and the determination of quantitative restrictions, as well as on fishing opportunities and allocation. "; (d) in paragraph 3, by the) number as the introductory sentence of paragraph 4, the words ' the Council shall, in accordance with paragraph 2 shall, acting by a qualified majority, may replace the national market organisations ' shall be replaced by ' the national market organisations, in accordance with paragraph 2 can be replaced "; (e) paragraph 4 that) number as paragraph 5, first sentence, amend the part which does not relate to the Latvian language text. Freedom of movement for workers 50) article 39, paragraph 3 (d)): the word "implementation". 42. Article 51) is amended as follows: (a) the first part of the text) "migrant workers and persons who are their dependants: ' shall be replaced by" employed or self-employed migrant workers and their dependants: '; (b)) the last subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: "where a member of the Council declares that paragraph 1 a draft legislative act could affect his country social security system's fundamental aspects, in particular its scope, cost or financial structure, or would affect the financial balance of that system, it may request that the question put to the European Council. In this case, the ordinary legislative procedure shall be suspended. After discussion, the European Council shall, within four months of suspension: a) the draft back to the Council, which shall terminate the suspension of the ordinary legislative procedure, or (b)) does not adopt a decision or request the Commission to submit a new proposal; in this case, believes that the proposed legislation is not initially accepted. ". Right of establishment, article 52) 44 (2) of the first subparagraph, add text at the beginning ' the European Parliament, ". 45. Article 53) in the second subparagraph, the words ' the Council may, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may ". 54) article 47 is amended as follows: (a)) at the end of paragraph 1, the following shall be added: ", as well as the texts of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the coordination of activities and expand as self-employed persons. '; (b) paragraph 2 is deleted), and (3) the number as in paragraph 2; as well as the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text. 55) Article 48a shall be inserted, which takes over the text of article 294. Services 56) article 49 is amended as follows: (a)) in the first paragraph, the words "the State of the Community ' shall be replaced by" Member State "; (b) the second part of the text) "the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, acting by a qualified majority, this chapter can apply" shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure in this chapter can be applied ". 57) Article 50, third paragraph, the word "country" is replaced by "Member State" and the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text. 52.58) in the first paragraph, the words ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, after consulting the economic and Social Committee and the European Parliament, shall adopt by a qualified majority ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting by a qualified majority, in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and after consulting the economic and Social Committee, shall adopt ". 53. Article 59), the words ' declare their readiness to liberalize "shall be replaced by the words" seek to liberalize ". Capital 60) article 57 paragraph 2, the words ' the Council may, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, adopt measures ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt measures "and the last sentence of paragraph 2 shall become paragraph 3 of the following: ' 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, measures of Community law restrict the liberalisation of capital movements between Member States and third countries, may provide only the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure After consulting the European Parliament and by a unanimous decision. ". 58. Article 61) add the following new paragraph 4: "4. in any event, the application of article 57, paragraph 3, the Commission or, if the Commission has not acted within three months of the submission of the Member State concerned, the Council may adopt a decision determining that restrictive tax measures adopted by the Member States in relation to one or more third countries are to be considered appropriate for the Treaty, in so far as it is justified in compliance with one of the objectives of the Union and as far as they are in accordance with the proper functioning of the internal market. The Council shall act unanimously after a Member State's receipt of the application. ". 62) article 60 becomes article 61 h. It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 64 of this article. Area of freedom, security and Justice section 63) IV "area of freedom, security and justice ' shall be replaced by the title IV on visas, asylum, immigration and other policies related to free movement of persons. This section contains the following chapters: Chapter 1: General provisions Chapter 2: border control, asylum and immigration policy chapter 3: judicial cooperation in civil matters Chapter 4: judicial cooperation in criminal matters Chapter 5 police cooperation: General provisions article 61 64) is replaced by the following chapter 1 and 61. to article 61 i. 61. article also replaces the current Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 29, article 61 d shall replace article 36 of that agreement, article 61 e shall replace the Treaty establishing the European Community article 64 (1) of the regulation and the current Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 33, article 61 g shall replace the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 66 and article 61 h shall take over article 60 of that agreement, as specified in article 2 of this Treaty in paragraph 62. : "Chapter 1 General provisions article 61 1. the Union shall constitute an area of freedom, security and justice with respect for fundamental rights and the different legal systems of the Member States, and traditions. 2. It shall ensure that the person is not taken control at internal borders, and develop solidarity between Member States based on common asylum, immigration and external border control policy which is fair towards third-country nationals. The application of this chapter, stateless persons shall be treated as third-country nationals. 3. the Union shall endeavour to ensure a high level of security against crime, racism and xenophobia, and measures for prevention, with measures of coordination and cooperation between police and judicial authorities and other competent authorities, as well as by the mutual recognition of judgments in criminal matters and, if necessary, the approximation of criminal law. 4. the Union shall facilitate access to the judicial authorities, in particular, the application of the Court's ruling and extrajudicial principle of mutual recognition of decisions in civil matters. 61. (A) article the European Council defines the legislative and operational planning strategic guidelines in the area of freedom, security and justice. Article 61 B national parliaments ensure that the proposals and legislative initiatives submitted under Chapters 4 and 5, should the principle of subsidiarity, in accordance with the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. 61. Without prejudice to article 226.227.228., and article, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt measures which shall determine the order in which the Member States shall, in cooperation with the Commission, objectively and impartially evaluate how the authorities of the Member States referred to in this section implement the Union's policies, in particular, to promote the mutual recognition principle is fully applied. European Parliament and national parliaments shall be informed of the content and results of the evaluation. 61. (D) the Council shall establish a Standing Committee to ensure operational cooperation within the Union the promotion and strengthening of internal security matters. Without prejudice to article 207, it encourages the competent authorities of the Member States, coordinated actions. The work of this Committee shall be open to the participation of representatives of the Union bodies concerned. For this work, report to the European Parliament and the national parliaments. Article 61 E this chapter shall not affect the exercise of the responsibilities incumbent upon Member States with regard to the maintenance of law and order and internal security. 61. Article F, Member States have the possibility to choose the same responsibility mutual forms of cooperation and coordination as they deem appropriate between competent national administrations responsible for national security. 61. Article G, the Council shall adopt measures to ensure administrative cooperation between the relevant departments of the Member States in the areas covered by this title, as well as between those departments and the Commission. It shall act on a proposal from the Commission, pursuant to article 61 i, and after consulting the European Parliament. Article 61 H where necessary to achieve the objectives set out in article 61 goals in relation to terrorism and related activities, the prevention of and fight against the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt the administrative measures of capital movement system and payments, for example, whether natural or legal persons, groups or non-State entities owned or owned funds, financial assets or economic gains to the freeze. The Council, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt measures for the implementation of the system referred to in the first subparagraph. The acts referred to in this article shall include necessary provisions on legal safeguards. Article 61 I Chapter 4 and 5 these provisions, as well as referred to in article 61 (g) measures to ensure administrative cooperation in these areas, the Department shall provide for: (a)) on a proposal from the Commission, or (b) the fourth paragraph), at the initiative of the Member States. ". Border checks, asylum and immigration 65) 62. Article 64 is replaced by the following chapter 2 and article 62 to 63. 62. Article 62 is replaced by article 63, article 1 and 2 of article 63 is replaced by 1 and 2, article 63, paragraph 3 is replaced by paragraph 2 of article 64 and article 63 article 63 is replaced by 3 and 4: "Chapter 2 border control, asylum and immigration policy article 62 1. the Union shall develop a policy to: a) to ensure that persons crossing the internal borders without any control, irrespective of their nationality; (b) the control of the person) and the crossing of external borders for effective supervision; (c) gradually introduced) of an integrated management system for external borders. 2. in applying paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt measures concerning: (a)) and other common visa for short-term residence permit policy; (b)) which applies to the control of persons crossing the external border; (c)) the conditions under which third-country nationals is temporary freedom to travel within the territory of the Union; (d)) any measures necessary to implement progressively the integrated management system for external borders; e) to, when crossing internal borders would not be carried out without any checks on persons, whatever their nationality. 3. If the Union measures prove necessary to facilitate the article 17, paragraph 2 (a)) referred to the exercise of the right, and if one is not provided for in the contracts the necessary powers, the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt provisions concerning passports, licences, residence permits or similar documents. The Council, after consulting the European Parliament, shall adopt by consensus. 4. This article shall not affect the competence of Member States in determining their geographic boundaries, in accordance with international law. 63. Article 1 the Union shall implement a common asylum, subsidiary protection and temporary protection policy to be given appropriate status to any third-country national who require international protection and to ensure compliance with the principle of non-refoulement. This policy must be in accordance with the 28 July 1951 Geneva Convention on the status of refugees and the 1967 Protocol on January 31, the status of refugees, as well as to other related contracts. 2. in applying paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt measures for a common European asylum system comprising: (a) a uniform status of asylum) nationals of third countries, valid throughout the Union; (b)) a single additional protection for nationals of third countries who, without obtaining European asylum, are in need of international protection; (c) temporary protection) a common system for displaced persons in the event of massive influx; d) common procedures uniform asylum or subsidiary protection status and deprivation; e) criteria and mechanisms for determining which Member State is responsible for examining an asylum or supplementary protection application; f) standards relating to asylum or supplementary protection of reception conditions for applicants; g) partnership and cooperation with third countries in order to regulate the influx of people, who request asylum or subsidiary protection or temporary protection. 3. If one or more Member States confronted with an emergency situation characterised by a sudden inflow of nationals of third countries, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt provisional measures of the Member State or Member States concerned. The Council shall act after consulting the European Parliament. 63. (A) article 1 the Union shall implement a common immigration policy aimed at all stages to ensure the effective management of migration flows, fair treatment of third-country nationals residing legally in Member States, and to prevent illegal immigration and human trafficking, as well as to provide for enhanced measures to combat them. 2. in applying paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt measures in the following areas: (a) conditions of entry and residence), as well as by Member States of long-term visas and residence permits, including standard procedures for family reunification purposes; (b)) the rights of third-country nationals, legally residing in a Member State, including the conditions governing freedom of movement and residence in other Member States; (c) illegal immigration and) illegal residence, including the expulsion of persons and voluntary departure residing without authorisation; (d)) people, especially women and children trafficking. 3. the Union may conclude readmission agreements with third countries for the readmission of third-country nationals in the countries of origin who do not or who no longer fulfil the conditions for entry, presence or residence in a Member State. 4. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may establish measures to stimulate and support the action of Member States, the purpose of which is to promote the integration of third country nationals residing legally in their territories, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. 5. This article shall not affect the right of Member States to determine volumes of admission of third-country nationals who arrive on the territory of third countries, in order to seek work, regardless of whether they were paid or self-employed. 63. (B) to this chapter sets out the policy of the Union and its implementation subject to the principle of solidarity and responsibility, including its financial implications, fair allocation principle between the Member States. If necessary, the Union acts adopted pursuant to this chapter shall contain appropriate measures to give this principle force. ". Judicial cooperation in civil matters 66 Article 65) is replaced by the following chapter 3 and article 65: "Chapter 3 judicial cooperation in civil matters article 65 1. Union expand judicial cooperation in civil matters having cross-border implications, based on the Court's ruling and extrajudicial decision to the principle of mutual recognition. Such cooperation may include measures for the approximation of the laws of the Member States. 2. in applying paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, and especially when this is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market, adopted measures which aim to ensure: (a) the Court of Justice and extrajudicial) decision on the mutual recognition and enforcement between Member States; b) judicial and extrajudicial documents in cross-border service; (c) the applicable law of the Member States) the compatibility of conflict-of-law rules and jurisdiction issues; d) cooperation in the taking of evidence; e) effective access to judicial authorities; f) barriers to the proper functioning of civil proceedings, if necessary by promoting the compatibility of the rules on civil procedure applicable in the Member States; g) alternative dispute resolution methods; h) support judges and judicial training. 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, measures concerning those aspects of family law with cross-border implications shall be determined by the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure. The Council, after consulting the European Parliament, shall take a decision by consensus. The Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt a decision determining those aspects of family law with cross-border implications which may be covered by laws adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure. The Council, after consulting the European Parliament, shall take a decision by consensus. The proposal referred to in the second subparagraph shall be notified to the national parliaments. If a national Parliament within six months after such notification to object to the above proposal, the decision shall not be adopted. If the proposal is not in opposition, the Council may adopt the decision. ". Judicial cooperation in criminal matters 67 article 66) replaced by article 61 g, as indicated in paragraph 64 of this article and of article 67 to 69 shall be repealed. Include the following chapter 4 and 69 a and 69 article. 69 a, 69 b and 69 d article replaces the current Treaty on European Union, article 31, as set out in article 1 of this Treaty in paragraph 51: "Chapter 4 judicial cooperation in criminal matters ' article 69 1. Eu judicial cooperation in criminal matters is based on the judgment of the Court of Justice and the principle of mutual recognition of decisions, and it includes provisions of the Member States in the areas referred to in paragraph 2 and in article 69. The European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt measures to implement the provisions of (a)) and procedures, aimed at all forms of judgments and judicial decisions of recognition throughout the Union, (b) prevent and resolve the jurisdiction) of conflict between Member States, (c)) promote judicial and court personnel training, d) facilitate cooperation between judicial or equivalent authorities in connection with criminal proceedings and the enforcement of decisions. 2. to the extent necessary to promote the judgment of the Court of Justice and the mutual recognition of decisions and police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters having a cross-border dimension, the European Parliament and the Council, by means of directives adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, establish minimum rules. Such rules shall take into account the traditions of the Member States and the different legal systems. These provisions apply to: a) mutual admissibility of evidence between Member States, (b) law of persons in criminal proceedings), c) the rights of victims of crime, d) any other specific aspects of criminal procedure which the Council previously clarified by decision. Received the assent of the European Parliament, the Council, the following decision was adopted unanimously. Referred to in this paragraph on minimum rules shall not prevent Member States from maintaining or introducing a higher level of protection of the rights of the person. 3. If a member of the Council considers that the directive referred to in paragraph 2 of the draft might affect his fundamental criminal justice system of the country, he may request that the draft directive examine the European Council. In this case, the ordinary legislative procedure shall be suspended. After discussion, and in case of a consensus, the European Council shall, within 4 months of this suspension, refer the draft back to the Council, which shall terminate the suspension of the ordinary legislative procedure. If no agreement has been reached and if at least nine Member States wish to establish enhanced cooperation on the basis of the draft directive concerned, in the same period, it shall inform the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. In this case, it is considered that permission to continue closer cooperation referred to in the Treaty on European Union, article 10, paragraph 2, and article 280 d of this Treaty (1), and apply the provisions on closer cooperation. 69. Article 1 (B). the European Parliament and the Council, by means of directives adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in the areas of particularly serious crime with a cross-border dimension that is related to the nature of such offences or interference or the need to combat them jointly. These areas of crime are the following: terrorism, trafficking in human beings and trafficking in women and children for sexual exploitation, illicit drug trafficking, illicit arms trafficking, money laundering, corruption, counterfeiting of means of payment, computer crime and organised crime. Based on the development of crime, the Council may adopt a decision identifying other areas of crime that meet the criteria specified in this paragraph. Received the assent of the European Parliament, the Council shall act unanimously. 2. If the Member States ' criminal laws and laws proves essential to ensure the effective implementation of the Union policies in that area have applied to harmonisation measures, directives may establish minimum rules with regard to the constituent elements of criminal offences and sanctions in the field definition. Without prejudice to article 61 i, such directives shall be adopted by the same procedure followed in adopting the relevant harmonisation measures. 3. If a member of the Council considers that paragraph 1 and 2 in the draft directive could affect his country's basic aspects of the criminal justice system, he may request that the project dealt with the European Council. In this case, the ordinary legislative procedure shall be suspended. After discussion, and in case of a consensus, the European Council shall, within four months of this suspension, refer the draft back to the Council, which shall terminate the suspension of the ordinary legislative procedure. If no agreement has been reached and if at least nine Member States wish to establish enhanced cooperation on the basis of the draft directive concerned, in the same period, it shall inform the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. In this case, it is considered that permission to continue closer cooperation referred to in the Treaty on European Union, article 10, paragraph 2, and article 280 d of this Treaty (1), and apply the provisions on closer cooperation. 69. Article C, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may establish measures to promote and support the action of Member States in the field of crime prevention, excluding any such measures of approximation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. 69. (D) article 1. Eurojust mission is to support and strengthen coordination and cooperation between national authorities, which shall carry out investigations and prosecutions relating to serious crime concerning at least two Member States or which require a joint prosecution, on the basis of the authorities of the Member States and Europol's activities and of the information provided. In this context, the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall determine Eurojust's structure, operation, field of action and tasks. These tasks may include: (a)) to initiate an investigation, as well as proposing the prosecution by the competent national authorities, in particular in relation to offences against the financial interests of the Union, (b)) to coordinate a) referred to investigation and prosecution; (c)) to strengthen judicial cooperation, including addressing the jurisdictional disputes and in close cooperation with the European judicial network. These regulations also establish procedures for the evaluation of Eurojust's activities involve the European Parliament and national parliaments. 2. Without prejudice to article 69, paragraph 1 referred to the prosecution for the necessary procedural actions carried out by the competent national officials. 69. Article 1 (E). In order to combat crimes affecting the financial interests of the Union, the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with a special legislative procedure, may establish a European public prosecutor's Office within Eurojust. Received the assent of the European Parliament, the Council shall act unanimously. In the absence of consensus, a group of at least nine Member States may request that the draft regulation be referred to the European Council. In this case, the procedure in the Council shall be suspended. After discussion, and in case of a consensus, the European Council shall, within 4 months of this suspension, refer the draft back to the Council for adoption. If no agreement has been reached and if at least nine Member States wish to establish enhanced cooperation on the basis of the draft regulation concerned, in the same period, it shall inform the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. In this case, the Treaty on European Union, article 10, paragraph 2, and article 280 d of this Treaty referred to in paragraph 1, authorisation to implement closer cooperation will be deemed to be granted and the provisions on enhanced cooperation. 2. the European public prosecutor's Office is responsible for the investigation, prosecution and trial, if necessary, in cooperation with Europol, for those who have committed criminal offences against the financial interests of the Union as set out in the regulation provided for in paragraph 1, as well as for the crime of accomplices. It shall carry out the functions of the public prosecutor the competent courts of the Member States in relation to such offences. 3. the regulation referred to in paragraph 1 shall determine the General rules applicable to the European public prosecutor's Office, the conditions governing its operation, the admissibility rules as well as rules to be applied in the review of court procedural measures taken by it in accordance with their functions. 4. The European Council may, at the same time or subsequently, adopt a decision by amending paragraph 1 in order to extend the powers of the European public prosecutor's Office to include serious crime with a cross-border dimension and making corresponding amendments in article 2 for those who have committed offences concerning more than one Member State, as well as with regard to the crime of accomplices. The European Council shall act unanimously after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament and after consulting the Commission. ". Police cooperation 68) the following chapter 5 and 69 f, 69 g and 69 h article. 69 f and 69 g article replaces the current Treaty on European Union, article 30 and article 69 h shall replace article 32 of that agreement, as set out in article 1 of this Treaty in paragraph 51 "Chapter 5 police cooperation article 69 F 1. the Union shall develop police cooperation involving all the Member States ' competent authorities, including the police, customs authorities and other law enforcement agencies, specializing in crime prevention , discovery and investigation. 2. in applying paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may establish measures concerning: (a) the collection of information), storage, processing, analysis and Exchange, b) support for staff training and staff exchanges, cooperation and crime detection equipment in the field of research, c) special investigation techniques in relation to the joint evaluation of organized crime in the form of heavy. 3. The Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, may establish measures concerning operational cooperation between the authorities referred to in this article. The Council, after consulting the European Parliament, shall take a decision by consensus. In the absence of consensus, a group of at least nine Member States may request that the draft measures be referred to the European Council. In this case, the procedure in the Council shall be suspended. After discussion, and in case of a consensus, the European Council shall, within 4 months of this suspension, refer the draft back to the Council for adoption. If no agreement has been reached and if at least nine Member States wish to establish enhanced cooperation on the basis of a draft of the measures concerned, in the same period, it shall inform the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. In this case, the Treaty on European Union, article 10, paragraph 2, and article 280 d of this Treaty referred to in paragraph 1, authorisation to implement closer cooperation will be deemed to be granted and the provisions on enhanced cooperation. The second and third part of the special procedure provided for in the Act do not apply to the development of the Schengen acquis. 69. Article G 1. Europol's mission is to support and strengthen Member States ' police authorities and other law enforcement bodies and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime affecting at least two Member States, terrorism and forms of crime which affect the general interest covered by a Union policy. 2. the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall determine Europol's structure, operation, field of action and tasks. These tasks may include: a) to collect, store, process, analyze and exchange information with the information provided by the authorities of the Member States or third countries or bodies; (b)), to coordinate, organize and implement investigations and operational activities carried out jointly with the Member States ' competent authorities or the joint investigative unit, where appropriate in liaison with Eurojust. These regulations shall also determine the procedures for monitoring the activities of Europol, the European Parliament, together with national parliaments. 3. any action to be taken by Europol liaison and agreement with the authorities of the Member States to which this action applies to the territory. The application of coercive measures is the sole national competent authorities. 69. Article H, the Council in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall lay down the conditions and limitations under which 69 a and 69 f referred to in article 8, the competent authorities may carry out activities in the territory of another Member State, liaison and agreement with the authorities. The Council shall act unanimously after consulting the European Parliament. '. Transport 69) article 70, the words ' of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by the word "Treaty" shall be deleted, as well as the "Member States". 70) paragraph 2 of article 71 is replaced by the following: "2. Providing for measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall take account of cases where their application might seriously affect the standard of living and on employment in certain regions, as well as the operation of the vehicle.". 72.71) at the beginning of the article, the words "without the unanimous approval of the Council ' shall be replaced by" If the Council unanimously adopts a measure granting a derogation, '. 72) article 75 shall be amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1 the word) "clearing" is replaced by the word ' prohibited '; b) in paragraph 2, the words ' the Council ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council "; (c)) in the first subparagraph of paragraph 3, the words "the economic and Social Committee ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the economic and Social Committee". 78. Article 73) add the following sentence: "five years after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt a decision repealing this article.". 79. Article 74) shall be deleted, the words "without prejudice to the economic and Social Committee's mandate". 75) paragraph 2 of article 80 shall be replaced by the following: "2. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt the appropriate provisions for sea and air transport. They shall act after consulting the European economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions. '. Rules on competition 76) to article 85, the following new paragraph 3: "3. the Commission may adopt regulations relating to the categories of agreement in respect of which the Council has adopted a regulation or a directive pursuant to article 83 (b)).". 77) Article 87 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 2 (c))) the following sentence shall be added at the end: "five years after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt a decision repealing this article."; (b)) (a) of paragraph 3) the following shall be added at the end: "and the regions referred to in Article 299, in view of their structural, social and economic status". 88. Article 78) add the following new paragraph 4: "4. the Commission may adopt regulations relating to the categories of State aid by the Council in accordance with article 89 intends to exempt from the procedure provided in paragraph 3. '. Fiscal rules 79) at the end of article 93 shall be deleted, the words "article 14" and within the time limit set in the end of the sentence the words "and to avoid distortions of competition.". Approximation of laws article 94 and 80) Article 95 swapped places. 94. article number as 95 and article 95 to article number as article 94. 95. Article 81), which numbered as article 94, shall be amended as follows: (a) the beginning of paragraph 1) shall be deleted, the words "by way of derogation from article 94 and '; (b)) at the beginning of paragraph 4, the words ' If, after the Council or the Commission has adopted the harmonisation measure, ' shall be replaced by the words ' If, after the European Parliament and the Council, the Council or the Commission has just adopted the harmonisation measures, "; (c)) at the beginning of paragraph 5, the words ' Moreover, without prejudice to paragraph 4, if, after the Council or Commission harmonisation measures ' shall be replaced by ' Moreover, without prejudice to paragraph 4, if, after the European Parliament and the Council, the Council or the Commission has just adopted the harmonisation measures, "; (d) in paragraph 10) the word "community" shall be replaced by ' the Union '. 94. Article 82), which numbered as article 95, article text is inserted at the beginning of the "without prejudice to article 94,". 96. Article 83), second paragraph, first sentence, the words ' the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt by a qualified majority '. The second sentence shall be replaced by the sentence "may provide any other appropriate measures provided for in the treaties. '. Intellectual property 84) the following new article 97A, which becomes section VI: "the last article 97 article creating the internal market or its activities, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt measures, which introduce the European intellectual property rights supporting documents, which ensure a uniform protection of intellectual property rights throughout the Union and centralised authorisation, coordination and supervision arrangements for the establishment of the Union. The Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall adopt the rules of the language relating to the above-mentioned European intellectual property rights supporting documents. The Council shall act unanimously after consulting the European Parliament. '. Economic policy and monetary policy 85) include article 97, which becomes the first article of title VII, and which takes over the text of article 4, the following amendments shall be made: (a) paragraph 1 is deleted), the words "and the graphics contained therein"; (b) in paragraph 2 of the text) "in addition to the above, and in accordance with this contract and it includes the timetable and procedures, these activities also provide irrevocably lock exchange rates to be able to introduce a single currency, the European currency unit (ECU), ' shall be replaced by" in addition to the foregoing, and in accordance with the procedures laid down in the treaties, this action also provides for introducing a single currency, the euro. " 86) Article 99 shall be amended as follows: (a)) of the first subparagraph 4, the first sentence is replaced by the following two sentences: "If, through the procedure referred to in paragraph 3, found that the economic policies of the Member State are not consistent with those referred to in paragraph 2, the General guidelines or interfere with the proper functioning of the Union's economic and Monetary Union, the Commission, the Member State concerned may raise a warning. The recommendation from the Commission, the necessary recommendations to the Member State concerned can be expressed in the Council. "; (b)), second subparagraph, point 5 of the number, and the current number of paragraph 5 as paragraph 6; (c) the following point 4) two new parts: "for the purposes of this paragraph, the Council shall act without taking into account the Member State concerned, the members of the Council vote. The rest of the members of the Council qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)) "; (d) in paragraph 5) be numbered as paragraph 6, the words ' the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 252, may adopt ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt ' and the words ' of this article ' shall be deleted. SOME energy difficulties in the supply of products 87) Article 100 shall be replaced by the following: "1. without prejudice to any other procedures provided for in the treaties, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, Member States may decide on solidarity, economic situation, appropriate measures, in particular in the event of serious difficulties in the supply of certain products, in particular in the field of energy.". Other provisions — economic and monetary policy 88) deleted paragraph 2 of article 102, paragraph 1, and is not numbered. 89) Article 103 shall be replaced by the following: "2. the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, may, if necessary, to clarify the definitions in article 101 and 102., as well as the prohibitions referred to in this article.". Excessive deficit procedure 90) Article 104 shall be amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 5 shall be replaced by the following: "5. If the Commission considers that a Member State exists or may occur in the excessive deficit, the Commission shall send the Member State concerned and shall inform the Council accordingly. '; (b) in point 6) the word "recommendation" shall be replaced by the word "proposal"; 7. point (c)) the first sentence is replaced by the sentence "If the Council, acting in accordance with paragraph 6, that an excessive deficit exists, on a recommendation from the Commission it shall, without undue delay, make recommendations to the Member State concerned for a specified period it."; d) 11. the first subparagraph, the introductory sentence, the word "strengthen" shall be replaced by the words "enhance"; (e)) paragraph 12 in the beginning of the first sentence, the words "decisions" shall be replaced by ' its decisions or recommendations "; f) paragraph 13 shall be replaced by the following: ' 13. The decisions referred to in the 8, 9, 11 and 12, the Council adopted a recommendation from the Commission. The measures referred to in the 6 to 9, 11 and 12, the Council shall, without taking into account the vote of the members of the Council representing the Member State concerned. The rest of the members of the Council qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)) "; (g)) the third subparagraph of paragraph 14, the words "up to January 1, 1994". Monetary policy 91) Article 105 shall be amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 1, first sentence, the abbreviation ' ECB ' shall be replaced by ' European system of central banks (hereinafter referred to as the ' ESCB ') "; (b)) in paragraph 2, second indent, the reference to article 111 shall be replaced by a reference to article 188 o; c) point 6 shall be replaced by the following: "6. the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall unanimously and after consulting the European Parliament and the European Central bank may provide the European Central bank specific tasks concerning policies relating to credit and other financial institutions on prudential supervision; This does not apply to insurance companies. ". 92) article 106 shall be amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 1, first sentence, the word ' euro ' shall be inserted before ' banknotes '; (b)) in paragraph 2, first sentence, before the word "coin", the word "Euro"; at the beginning of the second sentence, the words ' the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 252, after consultation of the ECB ' shall be replaced by ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament and the European Central bank ". 93) Article 107 shall be amended as follows: (a) paragraphs 1 and 2) shall be deleted, and 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively numbered as 1, 2, 3 and 4; (b) in paragraph 4) numbered as paragraph 2, the words ' Statute of the ESCB ' shall be replaced by ' European system of central banks and of the European Central bank, hereinafter the ' Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB '; (c) paragraph 5 that) number as the point 3, is replaced by the following: "3. the European Parliament and the Council may amend the Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB, 5.1 5.2, 5.3, 17, 18, 19.1, 22, 23, 24, 26, 32.2, 32.3, 32.4..., article 20.3, 33.1 (a) of article) and article 36 paragraph 1 in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. They shall act either on a recommendation from the European Central bank and after consulting the Commission, or on a recommendation from the Commission and after consulting the European Central bank. ". 109.94) at the beginning of the article be deleted, the words "at the latest at the date of the establishment of the ESCB,". 110. Article 95) deleted paragraph 2 the first four parts. 96 euro usage measures) Article 111 1 to 3 and 5 shall become, respectively, of article 188 o 1 to 4; It shall be amended as set out in paragraph 174 of this article. paragraph 4 becomes 115 (c) of paragraph 1 of article, it shall be amended as set out in paragraph 100 of this article. 111.97) the following is inserted: ' article 111A without prejudice to the powers of the European Central bank, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall take the measures necessary for the euro as the single currency. Such measures shall be adopted after consulting the European Central bank. ". Institutional provisions (EMU) 98) article 112 shall become article 245; It shall be amended as specified in paragraph 228 of this article. 113. Article 245 c article becomes. 99) article 114 is amended as follows: (a)) in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, the words ' a Monetary Committee with advisory status ' shall be replaced by the words "the economic and Financial Committee '; b) in paragraph 1, second and third subparagraphs shall be deleted; c) in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph shall be deleted; the reference in the third indent to article 99 2, 3, 4 and 5 shall be replaced by references to article 99 2, 3, 4 and 6, as well as the reference to paragraph 2 of article 122 and in article 123 (4) and (5) shall be replaced by a reference to article 117A, paragraph 2 and 3; d) in paragraph 4, the reference to article 122 and 123. shall be replaced by references to article 116. Provisions specific to Member States whose currency is the euro 100) the following new Chapter 3A and new articles 115 a, 115 b and 115 c "Chapter 3A provisions specific to Member States whose currency is the euro article 115 1. to ensure the proper functioning of economic and Monetary Union, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the treaties, the Council, noting one of the 99 and 104 listed in article relevant procedures except that specified in article 104, paragraph 14, shall lay down the rules relating to Member States whose currency is the euro: a) to strengthen their budgetary discipline and coordination and monitoring; b) to set out economic policy guidelines for them, while ensuring their consistency with those adopted for the whole of the Union and are kept under surveillance. 2. Voting on paragraph 1 measures just members of the Council representing Member States whose currency is the euro. This qualified majority of the members shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)). 115. (B) the meetings of the Ministers of the Member States, arrangements which currency is the euro shall be determined in the Protocol on the euro group. 115. Article 1 (C). to ensure the euro's place in the international monetary system, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision establishing common positions on matters of particular interest for economic and Monetary Union within the competent international financial institutions and conferences. The Council shall act after consulting the European Central bank. 2. The Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt appropriate measures to ensure unified representation within the international financial institutions and conferences. The Council shall act after consulting the European Central bank. 3. Vote for 1. and (2) the measures referred to in the present only those members of the Council representing Member States whose currency is the euro. This qualified majority of the members shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)). ". Transitional provisions relating to Member States with a derogation 101 article 116 shall be repealed) and include the following: (a) article 116 article 116 "1. Member States, on which the Council has not decided that they fulfil the conditions for the introduction of the euro, hereinafter referred to as" Member States with a derogation ". 2. Member States with a derogation shall not apply to the following provisions: (a)) the general economic policy guidelines, the adoption of part that generally refers to the euro area (article 99); (b) coercive means) the excessive deficit (article 104 9 and 11;) c the objectives and tasks of the ESCB) (article 105 1, 2, 3 and 5); d) Euro emissions (article 106); e) acts of the European Central bank (article 110); f) measures relating to the use of the euro (article 111); g) monetary agreements and other measures relating to exchange-rate policy (article 188 o); h) appointment of the members of the Executive Board of the European Central bank (article 245 (2)); I) decisions establishing common positions on matters of particular interest for economic and Monetary Union within the competent international financial institutions and conferences (article 115 c, paragraph 1); j) measures to ensure unified representation within the international financial institutions and conferences (article 115). Thus a) by j) articles referred to "Member States" shall mean Member States whose currency is the euro. 3. in accordance with the Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB chapter IX of the Member States with a derogation and their national central banks do not have the right and obligation of the ECB. 4. The members of the Council representing Member States with a derogation, voting rights, by establishing the Council suspended the measures referred to in the articles listed in paragraph 2, as well as in the following cases: a) recommendations made to those Member States with a derogation under the multilateral surveillance, including recommendations on the stability programmes and warnings (article 99); b) measures relating to excessive deficits for countries whose currency is the euro (article 104 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13). The rest of the members of the Council qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)). ". 117. Article 102) is repealed, with the exception of paragraph 2, first five indents, which becomes Article 118a, paragraph 2, first five indents; amend, as indicated in paragraph 103 of this article. Included in the new article 117, which: (a) in paragraph 1) takes over paragraph 1 of article 121 of the text, making the following amendments: (i) in paragraph 1 the abbreviation ") around the EMI ' shall be replaced by ' the European Central bank ', the beginning of ii) add the words" at least once every two years or at the request, submitted by the Member States with a derogation ", III), first paragraph, first sentence, the words" progress made by Member States of their obligations "shall be replaced by ' success What made the status of Member States with a derogation of their obligations ", iv) of the first subparagraph, second sentence, the words" Member States "shall be replaced by ' Member States ' shall be deleted and the words ' of this Treaty ', v) in the third indent of the first paragraph of the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language, and the text, the words" against the currency of any other Member State ' shall be replaced by ' against the euro ", vi) in the fourth indent of the first subparagraph, the words ' the Member State ' shall be replaced by ' the Member State with a derogation ' and the words ' the European monetary system's exchange rate mechanism" shall be replaced by ' Exchange the mechanism ", VII) deleted in the second paragraph, the words ' European currency unit (ECU) '; in paragraph 2 (b)) takes over paragraph 2 of article 122 of the second sentence of the text, making the following amendments: (i)) at the end of the first subparagraph, the words "article 121, paragraph 1, raised by ' shall be replaced by" in paragraph 1. '; (ii)), the following new second and third paragraph: "the Council shall take a decision after it has received the qualified majority of the members representing Member States recommendations whose currency is the euro; These members shall act within six months after the Council received a proposal from the Commission. The members referred to in the second subparagraph of the qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)) "; in paragraph 3 (c)) takes over paragraph 5 of article 123, the following amendments shall be made: (i)) at the beginning of the paragraph: "If, in accordance with article 122 of the procedure laid down in paragraph 2, decided to cancel a derogation, ' shall be replaced by" If, in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 2, decided to abolish the derogation ", (ii) the word" determine ") shall be replaced by the words" irrevocably fixed ". 118. Article 103) is repealed. Article 118a shall be inserted as follows: (a) in paragraph 1) takes over paragraph 3 of article 123 text; delete the words ' of this Treaty '; in paragraph 2 (b)) takes over paragraph 2 of article 117, the first five indents shall be added; the five indents shall be amended as indicated below, the following is inserted before the indent of the introductory sentence: "as long as there are Member States with a derogation, the European Central bank as regards those Member States:" (i)) in the third indent, the words ' European monetary system ' shall be replaced by "exchange rate mechanism", ii) the fifth indent is replaced by the text ", former European monetary cooperation fund the tasks that was later taken over by the European Monetary Institute. '. 118. Article 104) that takes over 124. text of article by making the following amendments: (a) the text of "the third) the beginning of the period, all Member States ' shall be replaced by" all the Member States with a derogation '; (b)), the words ' European monetary system (EMS) and creating a European currency unit (ECU), and take into account the powers that are in force in this area. "shall be replaced by" Exchange System. ". 105) Article 119 shall be amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, the words) accordingly include the words ' with a derogation ', after the word "State" in the first part, and after the word "State" in the second paragraph, and the first part: the word "progressive"; (b)) (a) of paragraph 2) the words ' with a derogation ' shall be inserted after the words "Member States", and (b)), the words "the State which is in difficulties ' shall be replaced by" in difficulties in a Member State with a derogation "; (c) in paragraph 3, the words) "the Commission shall authorise the State in difficulty ' shall be replaced by ' the Commission shall authorise the Member State in difficulty with a derogation '; d) point 4 shall be deleted. 106) article 120 shall be amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, the words) "Member State concerned" shall be replaced by ' the Member State with a derogation "; (b) in paragraph 3 the word) "opinion" shall be replaced by the word "recommendation", as well as the word "State" is replaced by "Member State"; c) point 4 is deleted. 121. Article 107) 1 becomes article 117 (1) of the regulation; It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 102 of this article. The remaining text of article 121 shall be repealed. 122. Article 108) 2 second sentence becomes a 117 article 2, first subparagraph; It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 102 of this article. The remaining text of article 122 shall be repealed. 109) article 123, paragraph 3 becomes Article 118a, paragraph 1 and paragraph 5 shall become article 117 3; It will accordingly be amended as indicated in the present article respectively, and in paragraph 102 103. The remaining text of article 123 shall be deleted. 110) article 124, paragraph 1 becomes the new Article 118b; It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 104 of this article. The remaining text of article 124 shall be deleted. Employment 111 in article 125) be deleted, the words "and in article 2 of this Treaty". MOVED section 112) Title IX with the title "common commercial policy" and article 131 and 133 respectively of title II becomes the fifth part of the Union's external action and 188 b and 188 c article. Article 131 is amended as set out in paragraph 157 of this article and article 133 shall be replaced by article 188 c. 132. Article 134 is repealed and. 113) Title X entitled "customs cooperation" and the article 135 shall become chapter 1a in Title IA, ' free movement of goods ' and article 27A, as set out in paragraph 45 of this article. Social policy 114 the heading of title XI) ' social policy, education, vocational training and youth ' shall be replaced by the heading "social policy" and the number changed to "IX"; the heading "Chapter 1-social provisions ' shall be deleted. 115) the following new article 136A: "article 136 the Union recognises and promotes their level in the role of the social partners, taking into account the diversity of national systems; It will promote dialogue between the social partners, respecting their autonomy. Tripartite Social Summit for growth and employment promotes social dialogue. ". 137. Article 116) is amended as follows: (a)) the first 2 parts of the introductory word "Council" shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council "and the first sentence of the second paragraph is divided into two parts: ' the European Parliament and the Council, following consultation with the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions, shall adopt decisions. paragraph 1 (c)), (d)), f) and (g)) in the areas referred to in the Council, after consulting the European Parliament and the said Committees shall act unanimously and in accordance with a special legislative procedure. ". The second sentence of the second subparagraph shall become the last subparagraph of point; and the words "this article ' shall be deleted. paragraph 3 (b)) at the end of the first subparagraph, add the words "or, where appropriate, to implement the decision taken in accordance with article 139. '; in the second subparagraph, the words "directive must be transposed in accordance with article 249 ' shall be replaced by" directive or decision must be transposed or implemented "and add at the end of the paragraph the words" or decision ". 138. Article 117) in paragraph 4, first sentence, the words "in the event such consultation ' shall be replaced by ' if it is a 2 and 3 consultations referred to in paragraph", and in the second sentence, the word "It" is replaced by "process". 118) article 139 paragraph 2 is amended as follows: (a)) at the end of the first subparagraph, the following sentence shall be added: "to inform the European Parliament. '; (b)), second paragraph, first sentence, the words ' the Council shall adopt by a qualified majority, except where the agreement in question ' shall be replaced by ' the Council shall adopt by a qualified majority, if the agreement in question "and the last sentence shall be deleted. 140. Article 119) at the end of the second subparagraph, the following shall be added: ', in particular initiatives aiming at the establishment of guidelines and indicators, organisation of exchange of best practice and the necessary elements for periodic monitoring and evaluation. For it to fully inform the European Parliament. '. 143. Article 120) the second subparagraph shall be deleted. The European Social Fund 121) of Chapter 2, renamed "Title X". 148. Article 122) the words ' implementing decisions ' shall be replaced by "implementing regulation". Education, vocational training, youth and SPORT 123) Chapter 3, renamed "XI" and "education, vocational training and youth ' shall be replaced by" education, vocational training, youth and SPORT ". 149. Article 124) is amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added: "the Union shall contribute to the European sporting issues, while taking account of the specific characteristics of this sector, its structures based on voluntary activity and its social and educational function."; b) in paragraph 2, fifth indent add at the end of the text ", as well as to encourage the participation of young people in the democratic life of Europe;" at the end of the paragraph add the following the last indent: "– to develop the European dimension in sport, by promoting fairness and openness in sporting competitions and cooperation between bodies responsible for sports, as well as the protection of athletes, especially in younger athletes, physical and moral integrity." c) in paragraph 3, the words "education" shall be replaced by "education and sport"; (d) paragraph 4 is deleted), the words ' the Council ', the first indent shall begin with the words ' the European Parliament and the Council ", as well as the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text; the second indent shall begin with the words ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt ". 150. Article 125) at the end of paragraph 4, the following sentence shall be added: ', and the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt recommendations. '. Culture 126 article 151), point 5 shall be amended as follows: (a) the introductory sentence is deleted), the words ' the Council '; (b)) in the first indent, first sentence starts with the words ' the European Parliament and the Council ", the word" provide "shall be inserted before the word" measures "and the second sentence shall be deleted; (c)), the second indent is deleted the word "consensus", and the indent shall begin with the word "Council". Public health 127 article 152) is amended as follows: (a)) the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the word "people" shall be replaced with the words "physical and mental"; at the end of this part, the following shall be added: ' and serious cross-border threats to health monitoring, early warning of and combating this threat. " paragraph 2 (b)) at the end of the first subparagraph, the following sentence shall be added: ' it shall in particular encourage cooperation between the Member States, in order to improve the cross-border region health services systems complementarity. "; paragraph 2 (c)) at the end of the second subparagraph, the following shall be added: ', in particular initiatives aiming at the establishment of guidelines and indicators, organisation of exchange of best practice and the necessary elements for periodic monitoring and evaluation. For it to fully inform the European Parliament. '; d) point 4 shall be amended as follows: (i) the introductory phrase of the first paragraph), the text of "by way of derogation from article 2 (a) and paragraph 5 of article 2, subparagraph (a)) and, in accordance with article 2 c, paragraph 2 (k))," and before the word "providing" add text "to meet common security considerations", ii) b) deleted the text "by way of derogation from article 37," III) the following new subparagraph: "(c) (c))) measures laying down high standards of quality and safety for medicinal products and medical devices. ", iv) current c) the point number in paragraph 5 and shall be replaced by the following:" 5. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and after consulting the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions may also provide for measures to protect and improve human health and in particular to combat the major cross-border threats to health and may provide for measures which have as their direct objective to protect public health from the use of tobacco and excessive alcohol use, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. "; (e) the current paragraph 4) the second subparagraph shall become the point 6; and (5), which numbered as paragraph 7 is hereby replaced by the following: "7. Union action shall respect the responsibilities of the Member States of its health policy and health services and medical care organisation and delivery. Obligations of the Member States belong to the health services and medical care management and those sectors, the allotted resource allocation. Paragraph 4 of this article, (a) the measures referred to in point) does not affect national provisions on the donation of organs and blood, or use medicine. ". Consumer protection 128 article 153 2.) the point becomes article 6 and 3, 4 and 5 respectively numbered as 2, 3, and 4. Industry 129) Article 157 shall be amended as follows: (a) at the end of paragraph 2), the following shall be added: ', in particular initiatives aiming at the establishment of guidelines and indicators, organisation of exchange of best practice, and the preparation of the necessary elements for periodic monitoring and evaluation. For it to fully inform the European Parliament. '; (b)) the first part 3 at the end of the second sentence, the following sentence shall be added: ', excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. ". Economic, social and territorial cohesion 130) the title of title XVII shall be replaced by the following: "economic, social and territorial cohesion". 158. Article 131) is amended as follows: (a) in the first subparagraph, the words) "economic and social cohesion ' shall be replaced by ' economic, social and territorial cohesion"; (b) the second subparagraph is deleted), the words ' or Islands, including rural areas, "; (c)), the following new paragraph: "in this context, particular attention is paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial restructuring, as well as regions with substantial or permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with low population density, and island, and cross-border and mountain areas.". 132) Article 159, second paragraph, the words "economic and social" shall be replaced by ' economic, social and territorial '. 133) article 161 shall be amended as follows: (a)) in the first subparagraph, first sentence, the words ' without prejudice to article 162, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, with the assent of the European Parliament and after consulting the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions, acting unanimously ' shall be replaced by ' without prejudice to article 162, the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, after consulting the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions " , the text ", which may also include a merger of the funds ' move to the end of the sentence, as well as, in the second sentence: the word" Council "and the word" with "written with an initial capital letter; (b)), second paragraph, the words "established by the Council ' shall be replaced by the words" created "; (c)) the third subparagraph shall be deleted. 162. Article 134) in the first paragraph, the words ' implementing decisions ' shall be replaced by "implementing regulation". Research and technological development 135) in the title of title XVIII "and technology" shall be replaced by the text in the "technology", as well as add the words "and space". 136) article 163 shall be amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ' 1. The objective of the Union is to strengthen its scientific and technological bases, creating a European research area, which may be free of scientists, science knowledge and technology exchange, and to promote their competitiveness, including its industrial competitiveness, as well as to promote all the research activities deemed necessary, in other chapters of the Treaty. '; (b) in paragraph 2, the sentence) ", in particular in order to allow companies to use the full potential of the internal market, ' shall be replaced by" in particular in order to allow researchers to cooperate freely across borders and companies to fully exploit the potential of the internal market ". 165. Article 137) at the end of paragraph 2, the following shall be added: ', in particular initiatives aiming at the establishment of guidelines and indicators, organisation of exchange of best practice, and the preparation of the necessary elements for periodic monitoring and evaluation. For it to fully inform the European Parliament. '. 166. Article 138) is amended as follows: (a) the text of paragraph 4) is replaced by the following: ' the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, after consulting the European Parliament and the economic and Social Committee, shall adopt the specific programmes. "; (b)), the following new paragraph 5: "5. in addition to the multiannual framework programme the actions provided for in the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and after consulting the economic and Social Committee, adopt the measures necessary in the European research space.". 167. Article 139), the words ' the Council ' shall be replaced by ' the Union '. 168. Article 140) in the second subparagraph, the words ' the Council ' shall be replaced by ' the Union '. 170. Article 141) of the second subparagraph are deleted ", which negotiated and concluded in accordance with article 300 '. Space 142) the following article shall be inserted: ' article 172 1. To promote scientific and technical progress, industrial competitiveness and the implementation of the policy, the Union shall draw up a European space policy. To this end, it can promote joint initiatives, support research and technological development, as well as coordinate the use of space exploration and the necessary efforts. 2. to promote the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall lay down the necessary measures, which may also be a European space programme, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. 3. the Union shall establish the necessary contacts with the European Space Agency. 4. This article is without prejudice to the other provisions of this title. '. Environment (climate change) 143 article 174) is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1) the fourth indent is replaced by the following: "-promoting international efforts in addressing regional and global environmental problems, and in particular combating climate change." (b)) in paragraph 2, second subparagraph, the words ' Community inspection procedure ' shall be replaced by ' the Union's checking procedures "; (c)) the first subparagraph of paragraph 4, the word "such" and the text ", which discusses and concludes, in accordance with article 300 ' shall be deleted. 175. Article 144) is amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 2, the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions, may, acting unanimously, to extend the ordinary legislative procedure, referred to in the first subparagraph. "; (b)) in the first subparagraph of paragraph 3, delete the words "other areas", the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: "the measures necessary to implement this programme, adopted in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2 the conditions. '; c) in paragraph 4, the words "specific Community measures ' shall be replaced by ' certain measures adopted by the Union"; (d) in paragraph 5) the text "the Council Act laying down these measures, appropriate provisions for ' shall be replaced by" this event made on ". MOVED section 145) Title XX "development cooperation" and 177.179, 180, 181 and.. article becomes the fifth shares-on the Union's external action – title III, Chapter 1 and 188 d to 188 g article; This article shall be amended as specified in the 161-164 of this article in. Article 178 is repealed. 146 title XXI) with the title "economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the area" and Article 181a shall become the fifth shares-on the Union's external action – chapter 2 of title III and the new article 188 h; This article is amended as set out in paragraph 166 of this article. Energy 147) Title XX shall be replaced by the following new title and new article 176 Title XX: "the energy article 176 A 1. In connection with the establishment and functioning of the internal market and with regard to the need to preserve and improve the environment, Union policy on energy solidarity between Member States, aim to: (a) the energy) to ensure the operation of the market; b) to ensure the security of energy supply in the Union; (c) to promote energy efficiency and conservation), as well as new and renewable energy development; and (d)) to promote the interconnection of energy networks. 2. without prejudice to other provisions of the Treaty, the European Parliament and the Council under the ordinary legislative procedure, shall lay down the necessary measures to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1. Such measures shall be adopted after consultation of the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions. They do not affect the right of Member States to establish the conditions for the use of their energy resources, choose one of the energy sources, as well as the structure of their energy supply, without prejudice to article 175 paragraph 2 (c)). 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, after consulting the European Parliament and by a unanimous decision, determined that the measures referred to in paragraph 1, if they are mostly fiscally. ". Tourism 148 title XXI) is replaced by the following new title and new article 176 b title XXI ' tourism article 176 B 1. the Union shall complement the action of the Member States in the tourism sector, in particular, to promote the competitiveness of the Union in this area. To that end, Union action shall aim to: (a)) to promote the creation of a favourable environment for the development of undertakings in this sector; b) promoting cooperation between the Member States, in particular, the exchange of good practice. 2. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall establish specific measures to complement the action of the Member States in the objectives set out in paragraph 1, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. ". Civil protection 149) the following new title XXII and new article 176 c: ' title XXII CIVIL protection article 176 C 1. the Union shall encourage cooperation between Member States in order to improve the effectiveness of the system of natural or man-made disaster prevention or protection against them. Union action shall aim to: (a) support and complement Member States) action at national, regional or local level in risk prevention, civil protection staff in the preparation and response to natural or man-made disasters within the Union; (b)) to facilitate rapid and effective operational cooperation within the Union State between the civil protection services; (c) promoting coherence in international) civil protection work. 2. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall take the measures necessary (1) to achieve these aims, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. ". Administrative cooperation 150) the following new title XXIII and new article 176 d: ' title XXIII administrative cooperation article 176 D 1. Union legislation effective implementation by Member States, which need the proper functioning of the Union, is considered a matter of common interest. 2. the Union may support the efforts of Member States to improve their administrative capacity to implement Union law. Such action may include the exchange of information and promotion of officials, as well as support for training programs. No Member State is not obliged to use such aid. The European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall determine the measures necessary to this end, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States. 3. This article does not affect the obligation of Member States to implement Union law or to the prerogatives and duties of the Commission. Also, this article shall not affect the other provisions of the Treaty, which provides for administrative cooperation between the Member States, as well as such cooperation between the Member States and the Union. ". Association of the overseas countries and territories article 182 of the 151) at the end of the first subparagraph shall be deleted by the words ' of this Treaty '. 186. the text of article 152) of the "governing the future agreements, which require the unanimous consent of all the Member States ' shall be replaced by" governing in accordance with article 187 of the law adopted. ". 187. Article 153), the words "acting unanimously" shall be replaced by ' acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, "and at the end of the article, the following sentence shall be added:" If the relevant provisions shall be taken by a special legislative procedure, the Council shall act unanimously, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament. '. External action by the Union 154) insert new fifth. Its title is "of the Union's external action" and it contains the following sections and chapters: chapter I: General provisions on the Union's external action title II: common commercial policy title III: cooperation with third countries and humanitarian aid Chapter 1: development cooperation: Chapter 2, economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the field of the chapter 3: humanitarian aid title IV: restrictive measures title V : International agreements: Title VI the Union's relations with international organisations and third countries and Union delegations title VII: solidarity clause. General provisions 155) the following new title I and article 188 (a): "title I General provisions on the Union's external action article 188 A in accordance with this part, the Union is the driving force behind the international activities of title V of the Treaty on European Union on the principles set out in Chapter 1, the Union will pursue these goals there and to act in accordance with the General provisions laid down therein.". Common commercial policy 156 a title II) under the heading "common commercial policy", which is the third Part IX section heading. 188. Article 157), which takes over the text of article 131, the following amendments shall be made: (a)) the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' the Union, establish a Customs Union in accordance with articles 23 to 27, a general interest and promote the harmonious development of world trade, international trade and direct foreign investment restrictions, as well as the progressive abolition of customs and other barriers. '; (b)), the second subparagraph is deleted. 158) Article 188 c shall be inserted, replacing article 133: "article 188 C 1. Common commercial policy based on uniform principles, particularly in regard to changes in tariff rates, tariff and trade agreements relating to trade in goods and services and the commercial aspects of intellectual property, foreign direct investment, to the liberalisation, export policy and measures to protect trade, including measures carried out in the event of dumping or subsidies. Common commercial policy be implemented, subject to the Union's external action principles and goals. 2. the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt the measures defining the framework for implementing the common commercial policy. 3. If it is necessary to negotiate and conclude agreements with one or more third countries or international organisations article 188 n shall apply, subject to the special provisions of this article. The Commission shall make recommendations to the Council, which shall authorise the Commission to start appropriate negotiations. The Council and the Commission are responsible for ensuring that the agreements negotiated are compatible with internal Union policies and rules. The Commission addressed these negotiations in consultation with a Special Committee designated by the Council to assist the Commission in this task and follow instructions, which the Council may issue to it. The Special Committee, the Commission and the European Parliament regularly report on the progress of negotiations. 4. in the case referred to in paragraph 3, negotiation and conclusion of the agreement, the Council shall act by a qualified majority. With regard to negotiation and conclusion of agreements in the field of trade in services, in relation to the commercial aspects of intellectual property, as well as foreign direct investment, the Council shall act unanimously where such agreements provisions for which unanimity is required for the adoption of internal rules. The Council, acting unanimously, shall take a decision on the negotiation and conclusion of agreements: a) cultural and audiovisual services in the field of trade, where these agreements risk prejudicing the Union's cultural and linguistic diversity; b) social, educational, environmental and health services, where these agreements threaten to cause serious disturbances in the organisation of such services in the country and harm the ability of Member States to ensure the provision of those services. 5. The negotiation and conclusion of international agreements in the field of transport shall apply section V of part three and to article 188 n. 6. This article provides for the implementation of competence in the field of the common commercial policy shall not affect the competence of the Union and of the Member States, and between them is required due to harmonisation of the laws of the Member States, the coordination of such contracts do not provide for. ". Development cooperation 159) include title III with the heading "cooperation with third countries and humanitarian aid". 160) Includes Chapter 1 "development cooperation", which takes over the part three, Title XX title. 161) Article 188 d shall be inserted, which shall take over the text of article 177, the following amendments shall be made: (a) paragraphs 1 and 2) is replaced by the following: "1. the Union's policy on development cooperation shall be implemented in accordance with the Union's external action principles and goals. The policy of the Union and the Member States in the areas of development cooperation each other, complement and enhance. Union policy in the field of development the main objective is poverty reduction and longer period of time – its eradication. Policies that may affect the developing countries, the Union respects the objectives of development cooperation ". (b) paragraph 3 shall number) as paragraph 2. 188 e article 162), which takes over the text of article 179, making the following amendments: (a)) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall take the measures necessary for the implementation of development cooperation policy, which may relate to multiannual cooperation programmes with developing countries or thematic programmes."; (b)) the following new paragraph 2: "2. the Union with third countries and the competent international organisations may conclude any agreements that contribute to the achievement of the Treaty on European Union and in article 10 of this Treaty referred to in article 188 d. The first subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the competence of Member States to international organisations to participate in the negotiations and to conclude agreements. '; (c)) the current paragraph 2 shall be renumbered as paragraph 3, and the current paragraph 3 shall be deleted. Article 188 f 163) that takes over the text of article 180, making the following amendments: 1. at the beginning of the paragraph the following sentence: "in order to promote the complementarity of their activities and effectiveness." Article 188 g 164), which takes over the text of article 181; the second sentence of the first subparagraph and the second subparagraph shall be deleted. Economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the field of 165) Included a chapter 2 ' economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the field of "picking up the third part of title XXI of the title. 166) Article 188 h shall be inserted, which takes over the text of article 188 (a), the following amendments shall be made: (a)) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. without prejudice to other provisions of the Treaty, in particular article 188 d to 188 g article, the Union shall carry out economic, financial and technical cooperation measures with third countries other than developing countries, including providing financial assistance. Such measures shall comply with the Union's development policy and shall be subject to the Union's external action principles and goals. Activities of the Union and of the Member States complement and reinforce each other. " b) point 2 is replaced by the following: "2. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall take the measures necessary for the implementation of paragraph 1. '; (c)) of the first subparagraph, 3, in the second sentence delete the end of the sentence: ', which negotiated and concluded in accordance with article 300. ". 167) the following article shall be inserted: ' article 188 I Where a third country has occurred, the circumstances justifying the urgent financial assistance from the Union, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt the necessary decisions. ". Humanitarian aid 168) include a new chapter 3 and new article 188 j: "Chapter 3 humanitarian aid article 188 J 1. Union action in the field of humanitarian aid shall be carried out in accordance with the Union's external action principles and goals. The purpose of such activities is to provide ad hoc assistance and relief to people in third countries and natural or man-made disaster victims to protect them and ensure people's needs arising from this situation. The activities of the Union and of the Member States complement and reinforce each other. 2. Humanitarian aid operations shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of international law and in accordance with the principles of impartiality, neutrality and non-discrimination principle. 3. the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall adopt the measures defining the Union's humanitarian aid operations. 4. the Union may with third countries and the competent international organisations, to conclude any agreements that contribute to the achievement of the Treaty on European Union, paragraph 1 and article 10 of the abovementioned objectives. The first subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the competence of Member States to international organisations to participate in the negotiations and conclude agreements. 5. to create a framework for the participation of the Union of young Europeans in humanitarian activities, establish a European voluntary humanitarian aid Corps. The European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall determine the terms of reference and operation of the Corps. 6. The Commission may take any useful initiative to promote the Union and the Member States in the coordination of activities in order to promote Union and national humanitarian aid measures and mutual complementarity. 7. the Union shall ensure that its humanitarian aid operations coordination and compliance with international organisations and bodies, in particular the measures carried out by the United Nations system. " Restrictive measures 169) the following title IV and article 188 k, replacing article 301: "title IV restrictive measures article 188 K 1. If any decision taken in accordance with title V of the Treaty on European Union, Chapter 2, is designed to partially or fully suspend or reduce economic and financial relations with one or more third countries, the Council, acting by a qualified majority on the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and the Commission's proposal provides for common measures necessary. It shall inform the European Parliament. 2. If it is provided for in a decision taken in accordance with title V of the Treaty on European Union, Chapter 2, the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure provided for in article 1 may be adopted restrictive measures concerning natural or legal persons and non-State groups or bodies. 3. The acts referred to in this article shall include necessary provisions on legal safeguards. ". International agreements 170) Article 188 k shall be inserted After title V ' international agreements '. 171) the following article shall be inserted: ' article 188 L 1. the Union may conclude agreements with one or more third countries or international organisations where this is provided for in the treaties, or if such an agreement is required, in accordance with the policies of the Union attain one of the objectives in the treaties, or if it is determined in a binding Union legislative act, or it may affect common rules or alter their content. 2. agreements concluded by the Union are binding upon the institutions of the Union and its Member States. ". 172) Article 188 m shall be inserted, which takes over the text of article 310; the word "States" shall be replaced by the words "third countries". 173) the following article 188 n replacing Article 300: "188 N article 1 without prejudice to article 188 c of the specific provisions laid down in the Union's agreements with third countries or international organisations shall discuss and conclude the negotiations in accordance with the following procedure. 2. the Council authorisation to open negotiations, adopt negotiating, signing of agreements and conclude licence agreements. 3. If the agreement exclusively or principally relates to the common foreign and security policy, the Commission or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall make recommendations to the Council, which shall take a decision to start negotiations and depending on the intended use of the subject of the agreement, the Union's Chief negotiator or the head of the negotiating team. 4. the Council may call for the heads of agreement to give pointers and appoint a Special Committee in consultation with which the negotiations must be conducted. 5. following the proposal from the head of the negotiations, the Council adopted a decision authorising to sign the agreement and, where applicable, to apply provisionally until such time as it enters into force. 6. the Council shall adopt a decision on the conclusion of the agreement by the heads of the negotiation of the agreement proposal. Except where agreements relate exclusively to the common foreign and security policy, the Council decision on the conclusion of the agreements adopted: (a)) with the assent of the European Parliament in the following cases: (i) the conclusion of the Association Agreement); (ii) the conclusion of the agreement on) accession of the Union to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; (iii) conclusion of agreements), establishing a specific institutional framework by expanding the cooperation; (iv) conclusion of agreements), which seriously affect the Union's budget; (v) conclusion of agreements) areas in which either the ordinary legislative procedure applies, or the special legislative procedure which requires the assent of the European Parliament. In urgent cases, the European Parliament and the Council agree on a time limit within which this consent must be obtained; b) after consulting the European Parliament in other cases. The European Parliament shall deliver its opinion within a specified time in the Council, the duration of which depends on the urgency of the matter. In the event of an opinion in the time limit laid down, the Council may adopt the decision. 7. at the close of the agreement, the Council, by way of derogation from the 5, 6, and 9, paragraph may empower the Chief negotiator for the Union to approve amendments on behalf of if the agreement provides for them to be adopted by a simplified procedure or if the amendment should be adopted with the agreement of the concerned body. The Council may attach specific conditions to the authorization. 8. the Council, through this procedure, take decisions by a qualified majority. However, it shall act unanimously when the agreement covers a field for which unanimity is required for the adoption of consensus, as well as for association agreements and in article 188 h such agreements with the countries of the Union to the candidate countries. The Council shall act unanimously for the agreement on accession of the Union to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; decision on the conclusion of this Agreement shall not enter into force until it is ratified by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. 9. the Council, the Commission or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, shall adopt a decision on a proposal, suspending the application of the agreement, as well as the position, which should be approved on behalf of the Union in any of the bodies established by the agreement, if such a body is entitled to adopt decisions having legal effects, with the exception of decisions supplementing or amending the institutional framework laid down in the agreement. 10. the European Parliament shall be immediately and fully informed at all stages of the procedure. 11. any Member State, the European Parliament, the Council or the Commission may obtain the opinion of the Court of Justice as to whether an agreement envisaged is compatible with the provisions of the treaties. If the Court decision is adverse, the agreement envisaged cannot come into force unless it is amended or until the agreements are not revised. ". 174. Article 188 o) that takes over article 111 1 to 3 and 5, paragraph 1, the final two sentences becoming the second subparagraph of that paragraph; Article 1 is amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 1, first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' 1. By way of derogation from article 188 n, the Council, either on a recommendation from the European Central bank or on a recommendation from the Commission and after consulting the European Central bank with a view to reaching a consensus to maintain price stability, may conclude formal agreements on an exchange rate system for the euro in relation to the currencies of third countries. After consulting the European Parliament and in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 3, the Council shall act unanimously. '. In the second subparagraph, the words "at the ECB or on a recommendation from the Commission and after consulting the ECB ' shall be replaced by ' on a recommendation from the European Central bank or on a recommendation from the Commission and after consulting the European Central bank,"; b) in paragraph 2, the words ' non-Community currencies ' shall be replaced by ' currencies of third countries "; (c) in paragraph 3), first paragraph, first sentence, the reference to article 300 shall be replaced by a reference to article 188 n of the word "States" shall be replaced by the words "third countries" and the second paragraph shall be deleted; (d) the number of the paragraph 5) as (4). The Union's relations with international organisations and third countries and Union delegations 175) Title VI is inserted following article 188 p and 188 q article, with the article 188 p replacing articles 302 to 304.. ' Title VI the Union's relations with international organisations and third countries and Union delegations article 188 P 1. the Union shall establish all appropriate forms of cooperation with the organs of the United Nations and its specialised agencies, the Council of Europe, the Organization for security and cooperation in Europe and the Organisation for economic cooperation and development. The Union shall maintain appropriate relations with other international organisations. 2. the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and the Commission shall ensure the implementation of this article. Article 188 q 1. Union delegations in third countries and international organisations shall represent the Union. 2. Union delegations is the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. They work closely with the Member States ' diplomatic and consular representatives. ". Solidarity clause 176) the following new title VII and new article 188 r: "Title VII solidarity clause Article 188 R 1. The Union and its Member States shall act jointly and with the solidarity if a Member State is a terrorist attack or natural or man-made disaster victim. The Union shall mobilise the instruments at its disposal, including military resources provided by Member States, to: (a)) – prevent the terrorist threat in the territory of the Member States; -protect democratic institutions and the civilian population from terrorist attacks; -assist a Member State in its territory in the event of a terrorist attack at the request of its political authorities; b) assist a Member State in its territory of a natural or man-made disaster at the request of its political authorities. 2. If a Member State becomes a terrorist attack or natural or man-made disaster victims, other Member States shall assist it at the request of its political authorities. To this end, the Member States shall coordinate their activities within the Council. 3. the implementation of the solidarity clause referred to in the order determined by the Union of the decision adopted by the Council on the basis of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, common proposal. If this decision is linked to the military and security issues, the Council adopted in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 15 paragraph 1. Inform the European Parliament. The application of this paragraph and without prejudice to article 207, the Council shall be assisted by the political and Security Committee, supported by a common security policy and defence policy in the context of the structures, as well as 61. (d) the Committee referred to in article, where appropriate, provide the common opinions. 4. the European Council regularly assess the threats facing the Union in order to the Union and its Member States to act effectively. " Institutional and financial provisions 177) Fifth number as the sixth, and the title is replaced by the following: "institutional and financial provisions". The European Parliament 178 article 189 shall be repealed.) 179) Article 190 shall be amended as follows: (a)), 1, 2 and 3 shall be deleted and paragraphs 4 and 5 shall number the paragraphs as paragraphs 1 and 2; (b)) 4. point that number as in paragraph 1, is amended as follows: (i)) the first subparagraph, the words "for the general election, really" shall be replaced by the the words "rules to its members should be elected by direct universal suffrage", (ii)), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "received the consent of the European Parliament, which shall act by a majority of its component members, the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall unanimously adopt the appropriate provisions. These regulations shall enter into force after they have been approved by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. '; (c) in paragraph 5) be numbered as paragraph 2, after the words "the European Parliament" shall be inserted, acting by means of regulations on its own initiative in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure ' and the text ", which it adopted ' shall be deleted. 191.180) deleted the first part of the article; in the second paragraph, the words "adopt regulations" shall be replaced by the words ', acting by means of regulations, "and after the words" political party at European level ", the words" in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 8 paragraph 4 ". 192.181) deleted the first part of the article; in the second paragraph, the word "your" shall be replaced by the words "its members" and at the end of the paragraph, the following sentence shall be added: ' if the Commission does not submit a proposal, it shall inform the European Parliament of the reasons. '. 182) Article 193 shall be amended as follows: (a)) in the first paragraph, the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text (b)) the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' the European Parliament, acting by means of regulations on its own initiative in accordance with a special legislative procedure and after receiving the assent of the Council and the Commission, lays down the rules relating to the right to perform the investigation. ". 183) article 195 shall be amended as follows: (a)) of the first paragraph in the introduction to the text of the first paragraph of "the Ombudsman shall be appointed by the European Parliament, which has the power to ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament elects the European Ombudsman, empowered". The last part of the sentence, the words "shall be deleted and the Court of first instance" and add the following last sentence-"It investigates complaints and provides for their messages."; (b) the second paragraph) in the first paragraph, the words "appoint" and "appoint" are replaced by the words "elect" and "elect"; in paragraph 3 (c)) the words "from any" shall be replaced with the words "from any Government, authority or bodies"; d) in paragraph 4, the words "the European Parliament" shall be inserted, acting by means of regulations on its own initiative in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure '. 196. Article 184) in the second paragraph, the words "special session" shall be replaced with the words "emergency session" and the words "its members" shall be replaced by the words "its members". 185) Article 197 shall be amended as follows: (a) the first paragraph shall be deleted); (b)), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "the Commission may attend all the meetings and may, if such a wish is expressed."; (c)), the fourth subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' the European Council and the Council can speak at the hearing in the European Parliament under the conditions laid down in the rules of procedure of the European Council and the Council's rules of procedure. " 198. Article 186), first part: the word "absolute". 199. Article 187), second paragraph, the words "as provided for in its rules of procedure" shall be replaced with the words "as provided for in the treaties and that the rules of procedure". 188) article 201 shall be replaced by the following: "If the motion of censure is carried by a two-thirds majority of the votes of a majority of the members of the European Parliament, resign all the members of the Commission and high representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall resign from duties that he carries out in the Commission. They shall remain in Office and continue to perform routine duties until they are replaced in accordance with article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union. In this case, the new term of Office of the members of the Commission expires on a day on which would be the end of their term of Office of the members of the Commission who are retreating. ".

European Council 189) Includes a new section 1A and new articles 201a and 201B: section 1A the European Council Article 201a 1. every Member of the European Council can get the authority to vote on behalf of another Member. Of the Treaty on European Union article 9 c, paragraph 4, and article 205 of this Treaty, paragraph 2 refers to the European Council when it takes decisions by qualified majority. Decisions of the European Council by vote, without the presence of its President and the President of the Commission. Abstentions by members present in person or represented shall not prevent the European Council to take decisions which require unanimity. 2. the European Council may invite the President of the European Parliament to be heard. 3. the European Council shall decide questions of procedure and shall adopt its own rules of procedure by a simple majority. 4. the General Secretariat of the Council to the European Council. 201. (B) the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall adopt: (a) a decision to establish it) Council list, which is not the General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union article 9 c 6; (b) a decision on the composition of the Council) Presidency, other than that of Foreign Affairs, which is not defined in the Treaty on European Union article 9 c 9. ". Council 202.203.190) and the article is deleted. 191) Article 205 shall be amended as follows: (a)) 1 and 2 shall be replaced by the following: "1. If the decision requires a simple majority, the Council shall act by a majority of its component members. 2. by way of derogation from the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4), starting from 1 November 2014 and subject to the Protocol on the transitional provisions these provisions, if the Council takes no decision by the Commission or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, on a proposal by the qualified majority shall be defined as at least 72% of the members of the Council representing Member States comprising at least 65% of the Union's citizens. 3. from 1 November 2014 and subject to the Protocol on the transitional provisions these provisions, which, under the treaties, is not participating in the vote, all members of the Council, qualified majority is defined as follows: a) a qualified majority shall be defined as at least 55% of the members of the Council representing the participating Member States, comprising at least 65% of the population of these States. A blocking minority must include at least the minimum number of Council members representing more than 35% of the population of the participating Member States, plus one Member; If not, consider that there is a qualified majority; (b)) by way of derogation from (a)), in cases where the Council decides on a Commission or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, on a proposal by the qualified majority shall be defined as at least 72% of the members of the Council representing the participating Member States, comprising at least 65% of the population of the participating Member States. ". (b) paragraph 4 is deleted), and (3) as paragraph (4) of the number. 192) article 207 shall be replaced by the following: "article 1 207. Committee of the permanent representatives of the Governments, responsible for preparing the work of the Council and its current mandate. The Committee may adopt procedural decisions in cases provided for in the rules of procedure of the Council. 2. The Council shall be assisted by a General Secretariat of the Council appointed by the Secretary-General. The Council shall decide on the organisation of the General Secretariat by a simple majority. 3. the Council of Ministers acting by a simple majority shall decide on procedural issues and its own rules of procedure. '. 208. Article 193) the following sentence shall be added at the end "If the Commission does not submit a proposal, it shall inform the Council of the reasons. '. 209. Article 194) text ", received the opinion of the Commission, ' shall be replaced by" after consultation with the Commission. " 195) Article 210 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 210 the Council shall determine the President of the European Council, the President of the Commission, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, the members of the Commission, the Chairman, the President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the members and the Secretary, as well as the Secretary-General of the Council of the salaries, allowances and pensions. The Council also determines any pay site payment. ". Commission 196 article 211 shall be repealed.) The following article 211a shall be inserted: ' article 211a in accordance with article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union, the members of the Commission chooses, subject to the principle of rotation established unanimously by the European Council, on the basis of the following principles: (a) determining the sequence and time) on which nationals of Member States shall be designated as members of the Commission, the Member States are treated exactly the same; This means that the term of Office the total number any two Member States must not differ by more than one term; (b) subject to subparagraph (a))), each Commission designed to reflect all members of the demographic and geographical range of. ". 212. Article 197) moved to article 218 as a new paragraph 2. 213. Article 198) paragraph 1 shall be deleted and paragraph 2 shall be left without number; the first two parts combined and it is replaced by the following: "the members of the Commission shall refrain from any action incompatible with their duties. All Member States shall respect their independence and shall not seek to influence them when they perform duties. ". 199 article 214 shall be repealed.) 215. Article 200) is amended as follows: (a)), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following two parts: "for the remainder of the term of Office of the free posts, due to the resignation, dismissal or death, into a new citizenship the same Member, appointed by the Council, by common accord with the President of the Commission, after consulting the European Parliament and in accordance with article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union, paragraph 3 referred to in the second subparagraph of criteria. The proposal of the Chairman of the Commission, the Council may adopt a unanimous decision on that free space need not be filled, in particular when the remainder of the Member's term of Office is short. '; (b)) the following new fifth paragraph shall be inserted: ' resignation, dismissal or death the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall be replaced for the remainder of his term of Office in accordance with the Treaty on European Union article 9 e of paragraph 1. '; (c)) the last subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: "If the backs are all members of the Commission, they shall remain in Office and take your current responsibilities while on the remaining term of Office they are replaced in accordance with article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union. '. 217. Article 201) deleted, 3. and 4.1 point and 2 point leaves without number. The first sentence is replaced by the following sentence: "without prejudice to the Treaty on European Union article 9 e (4), the Commission assigned duties between its members outlines the Commission's Chairman and shall be apportioned in accordance with the said article 9 d of the Treaty 6.". 218.202) deleted article; 2. the number of points in point 1 shall be deleted and the words "in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty". Paragraph 2 shall be inserted, with the text of article 212. 219.203) in the first paragraph, the words "their number fixed in article 213 ' shall be deleted and the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:" the quorum is determined in its rules of procedure. '. Court section 4 of 204) in the title, the words "European Union". 205 article 220 shall be repealed.) 221.206) deleted the first part of the article. 223. Article 207) added at the end of the first subparagraph, the words ', after consultation with the provided for in article 224a. ". 208) article 224, first paragraph, the first sentence shall be deleted and before the words "the number of judges", the words "general courts". The second paragraph at the end of the second sentence shall be inserted after consultation provided for in article 224a Committee ". 209) the following new article 224a article 224a "before the Governments of the Member States adopted in article 223 and 224. decisions on appointments, create a Committee to give an opinion on the eligibility of candidates for the Court and the judges of the General Court and the General Counsel. This Committee shall consist of seven persons chosen from the former Court of Justice and the General Court, members of national supreme courts and lawyers of recognised competent environment; one member of the Committee nominated by the European Parliament. The Council shall adopt a decision laying down the rules of procedure of the Committee, and the decision appointing its members. It shall act on the initiative of the President of the Court of Justice. '. 225. Article 210) in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, first sentence, the words "with the exception of the Court of Justice in the case" shall be replaced with the words "with the exception of cases transferred to a specialised court set up under Article 225a," and in paragraph 2, first subparagraph, the words "shall be set up under Article 225a. 211) Article 225a shall be amended as follows: (a)) the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, the General Court may set up specialized courts, which hear and determine at first instance certain categories of cases special areas. The European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations, create them either on a proposal from the Commission and after consultation of the Court or at the request of the Court of Justice and after consulting the Commission. "; (b)) in the second paragraph, the words ' the decision ' shall be replaced by ' the regulation ' and the word ' they ' shall be replaced by the words "the said courts"; (c)) in the third paragraph, the word "decision" of the Court shall be replaced by the words "regulation on specialised courts"; (d)) in the sixth paragraph, the words ' the decision ' shall be replaced by the word "regulation", and at the end of the paragraph, the following sentence shall be added: "the title I of the Statute and article 64 thereof in any case also refers to the specialized court.". 228. Article 212) is amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 2, first and second subparagraphs shall be replaced by the following, which shall become the first subparagraph: "where the Commission considers that the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures to comply with the judgment of the Court of Justice, it may apply to the Court after giving that State the opportunity to submit its observations. In this case it indicates the lump sum or penalty payment to be paid to the Member State concerned and the Commission the circumstances considers appropriate. ". In the third paragraph, which shall become the second, used the term "Court"; (b)) the following new paragraph 3: "3. the Commission shall, in accordance with article 226 of the Tribunal proposes that the Member State has complied with the obligation to notify directives adopted in accordance with the legislative procedure, transposition measures, it may, if it considers it necessary, set the amount of the fine or periodic penalty payment the amount to be paid to the Member State concerned and which it considers appropriate in the circumstances. If the Court finds that a violation occurred, so the country may impose fines or periodic penalty payments not exceeding the amount specified by the Commission. The obligation to make payment shall enter into force on the date laid down in the judgment of the Court of Justice. '. 229. Article 213), the words ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, shall, acting unanimously "shall be replaced by ' the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, after consulting the European Parliament and unanimously ' and the words ' Community industrial property rights ' shall be replaced by" European intellectual property rights ". The last sentence is replaced by the following sentence: "these provisions shall enter into force after they have been approved by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. '. 214) Article 230 shall be amended as follows: (a) in the first subparagraph, the words) "jointly by the European Parliament and the Council adopted legislation ' shall be replaced by" legislative acts ", after the words" the European Parliament ", the words" and ", the words" of the European Council vis-à-vis "shall be replaced by the words" on "and the following sentence shall be added at the end:" It also checks the legality of acts of bodies of the Union which produces legal effects for third parties. '; (b)) in the third paragraph, the words "for the purpose of protecting its prerogatives in the Court of Auditors and by the ECB ' shall be replaced by ' for the purpose of protecting its prerogatives in the Court of Auditors, the European Central Bank and the Committee of the regions. '; (c)), the fourth subparagraph is replaced by the following: "any natural or legal person referred to in the first and second subparagraph are conditions can make claims about the legislation addressed to that person or which is of direct and individual concern, and on regulatory legislation that directly affects him, but is not associated with implementing measures."; (d)) the following new fifth paragraph shall be inserted in the fifth paragraph, the present becomes the sixth part: "law on the establishment of structures for the Union may lay down specific conditions and arrangements concerning the requirements to natural and legal persons against acts of these bodies, whose aim is to create legal consequences for those individuals.". 231. Article 215) paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following: "However, declaring the legislation invalid, the Court may, if it considers it necessary, determine which of the consequences of this legislation should be considered final.". 216) article 232 is amended as follows: (a)) in the first subparagraph following the words "the European Parliament" shall be inserted, the European Council, "after the word" Commission ", the words ' or the European Central bank", before the word ' Commission ' shall be replaced by the word "or" at the end of paragraph a comma and the following sentence shall be added: ' this article under the same conditions apply to Union bodies does not take a decision. " (b)) in the third paragraph, after the word "authority", the words "or any body"; c) the fourth paragraph shall be deleted. 233. Article 217) in the first subparagraph shall be deleted, the words "or institutions" and the word "that" changes to "", the third part shall be deleted. 234.218) (b) of the first subparagraph of article) the bottom point, the words "and of the ECB ' shall be deleted and also c) shall be deleted. The following shall be added at the end of the article: "If such a question has arisen in a case that is being heard in a Court of a Member State in respect of persons in detention, the Court of Justice of the European Union to decide with the minimum of delay.". 235. Article 219) in reference to the second subparagraph of article 288 shall be replaced by a reference to article 288, second and third. 220) the following new Article 235a: ' Article 235a the Court has jurisdiction to hear cases concerning the European Council or the Council in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 7 of the law adopted by the legality only at the request of the Member State to which the European Council or Council conclusions, and only to those laid down in that article, the rules of procedure. The application must be submitted within one month of the adoption of the conclusions. The Court shall decide within one month of the date of the application. ". 236. Article 221), the words "in the staff regulations or conditions of employment" shall be replaced by "staff regulations of officials and other servants of the Union." 237. Article 222) (d)) at the beginning of the second sentence the word "Council" shall be replaced by the word "Board". 223) the following new 240.240 (a) and (b) new article: ' article 240A the Court of Justice of the European Union shall not have jurisdiction with respect to the provisions on the common foreign and security policy, as well as acts adopted in connection with the provisions on the common foreign and security policy. However, the competence of the Court is to monitor the agreement on the European Union application of article 25A and decide things that are proposed in accordance with the fourth paragraph of article 230 provides conditions for legality of decisions providing for restrictive measures against natural or legal persons and which are adopted by the Council on the basis of the Treaty on European Union, title V, chapter II. 240. (B) the Court of Justice of the European Union in implementing the mandate entrusted to it in the context of title IV of part 4 and section 5 of the regulations concerning the area of freedom, security and justice, is not competent to examine any member of the police or other law enforcement services of legality or proportionality or the fulfilment of the obligations of the Member States relating to the maintenance of law and order, and internal security. '. 224) article 241 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 241 notwithstanding that have passed the fifth article 230 part time, any party to the proceedings in which the Union's institutions or bodies adopted measures of general application, to refer to the second paragraph of article 230 in the reasons in the Court of the European Union to demonstrate the applicability of these measures. " 242.225) in the second sentence of the article uses the term "Court". 245. Article 226) of the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may amend the provisions of the Statute, with the exception of title I and article 64. The European Parliament and the Council shall adopt them either on a proposal from the Court, in consultation with the Commission, or at the request of the Commission, in consultation with the Court. ". The European Central BANK 227) the following section 4A and article 245 section 4A: "the European Central BANK article 245 1. the European Central bank, together with the national central banks shall constitute the European system of central banks (ESCB). The European Central bank, together with the NCBs of the Member States whose currency is the euro, which constitute the Eurosystem, shall implement the Union's monetary policy. 2. The decision-making bodies of the European Central bank the ECB in regulation. The main objective of the ESCB is to maintain price stability. Without prejudice to this objective, it shall support the general economic policies in the Union in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Union. 3. the European Central bank shall have legal personality. Only it has the right to authorize the issue of the euro. It is an independent, both in the exercise of its powers and knowledge of finance. Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and the Governments of the Member States shall respect that independence. 4. the European Central bank shall adopt the measures which are necessary to carry out its tasks in accordance with articles 105 to 111 (a). and 115 c and in accordance with the statutes of the ESCB and of the ECB the conditions laid down. In accordance with these same articles, those Member States whose currency is not the euro, and their central banks, shall retain their powers in monetary matters. 5. With the European Central bank according to its areas of expertise consulted on all draft legislation of the Union and all regulatory provisions at national level, and may give an opinion. ". 245. Article 228), which takes over the text of article 112, the following amendments shall be made: (a) in paragraph 1, the words ') ' national central banks ' shall be replaced by ' the Member States ' central banks whose currency is the euro. "; (b) in paragraph 2 (a))) and (b)) shall be deleted, the number of the current result (a)) becomes the first part of the current three-part b) become, respectively, for the second, third and fourth subparagraphs; in the second paragraph, the words "of the heads of State or Government of the Member States, by mutual agreement, shall designate the ' shall be replaced by" appointed by the European Council, acting by a qualified majority '. 229) 245 c shall be Inserted, which takes over the text of article 113. The Court of Auditors article 246 230) before the word "audit" includes the word "Union" and the following new second paragraph: "It is through one national from each Member State. Its members in the performance of their duties, are completely independent, in the general interest of the Union. ". 231) article 247 shall be amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 and 4), first subparagraph, shall be deleted. 2. by paragraph 9 of the number as 1 to 8; (b) in paragraph 2) in numbers as in point 1, the words "your country" shall be replaced by the words "his own country"; (c) in paragraph 4) numbered as paragraph 3, the word "they" shall be replaced by ' Court of Auditors '. 248. Article 232) amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text. Legal acts of the Union 233 the heading of Chapter 2) is replaced by the following ' legal acts of the Union, adoption procedures and other provisions ". 249. Article 234) before section 1 shall be inserted: "section 1" legal acts of the Union article 249 235) is amended as follows: (a)) the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "to exercise the Union's competences, the institutions shall adopt regulations, directives and decisions, as well as provide recommendations or opinions. (b)), the fourth subparagraph is replaced by the following: "a decision shall be binding in its entirety. Decisions that are specified in the specific recipients, is binding only on those addresses. ". 236) the following new 249 a to 249 d are inserted: "article 1 249. Ordinary legislative procedure is the procedure by which the European Parliament and the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, jointly adopt the regulation, directive or decision. This procedure is laid down in Article 251. 2. The specific contracts, the European Parliament in certain cases with the participation of the Council or Council with the involvement of the European Parliament adopted a regulation, directive or decision is a special legislative procedure. 3. Acts adopted under a special legislative procedure is a legislative act. 4. Special agreements in certain cases, legislative acts may be adopted by a group of Member States or on the initiative of the European Parliament, on a recommendation from the European Central Bank or by the Court of Justice or the European investment bank. Article 249 B 1.-legislative acts of the Commission the power to adopt generally applicable for non-legislative measures, to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of legislative acts. Legislative acts are explicitly defined the objectives, content, scope and duration of the delegation of power. The essential elements of an area subject to legislative acts and accordingly shall not be the subject of a delegation of power. 2. Legislative acts lay down the conditions to which the delegation is subject; These conditions may be as follows: (a)) the European Parliament or the Council may decide to revoke the delegation; (b) the delegated Act) can enter into force only if the European Parliament or the Council Legislative Act deadline has disagreed. Applying a) and (b)), the European Parliament shall act by a majority of its component members, but the Council, acting by a qualified majority. 3. Delegated legislation in the title include the word "delegated" or "delegated". Article 249 C 1. Member States shall adopt all measures of national law necessary to implement legally binding Union acts tošo. 2. If you need the equal treatment of legally binding acts of the Union for the implementation of these provisions confer upon the Commission or, in specific, duly justified cases, and the Treaty on European Union, article 11 and 13 in the cases provided for in the implementing powers to the Council. 3. for the purposes of paragraph 2, the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, lay down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States relating to the implementation of the mandate of the Commission. 4. the implementation of the Act shall contain the title, the word "implementation". Article 249 D the Council shall adopt recommendations. It shall act on a proposal from the Commission in cases where the Treaties provides that the Council shall act on a proposal from the Commission. It shall act unanimously in those areas in which unanimity is required for the adoption of a Union Act. The Commission and, in the cases provided for in the treaties, the European Central bank, shall adopt recommendations. '. Legislation adoption procedures and other provisions 237) Before 250. article inserted in section 2 under "adoption procedures and other provisions". 250.238) article 1 is replaced by the following: "1. where, under the treaties, the Council shall decide, on a proposal from the Commission, the Council may amend that proposal unanimously, except for the cases referred to in Article 251 and paragraph 13, 268, 270 and 272. Article, as well as the second paragraph of article 273. '. 239) Article 251 shall be amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, the words ') "to this article ' shall be replaced by" to the ordinary legislative procedure '; b) in paragraph 2, the second and third parts, as well as paragraph 3 to 7 is replaced by the following: "3. First reading by the European Parliament shall adopt its position at first reading and communicate it to the Council. 4. If the Council approves the European Parliament's position, the Act concerned shall be adopted in the wording which corresponds to the position of the European Parliament. 5. If the Council does not approve the European Parliament's position, it shall adopt its position at first reading and communicate it to the European Parliament. 6. the Council, the European Parliament fully communicate the reasons that have led it to adopt a position at first reading. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament fully of its position. Second reading 7. If, within three months following such notification, the European Parliament: a) approves the Council's position at first reading or has not taken a decision, it shall be deemed that the Act is adopted in the wording which corresponds to the position of the Council; (b)), by a majority of its component members, rejects the Council's position at first reading, then believes that the proposed the law has not been adopted; (c)), by a majority of its component members, propose amendments to the Council's position at first reading, the text thus amended shall be forwarded to the Council and the Commission, which shall deliver an opinion on those amendments. 8. If, within three months of receipt of the amendments from the European Parliament, the Council, acting by a qualified majority: a) approve all these amendments, the Act concerned shall be deemed to have been adopted; b) does not approve all the amendments, the President of the Council, in agreement with the President of the European Parliament, shall within six weeks convene a meeting of the Conciliation Committee. 9. On the amendments on which the Commission has delivered a negative opinion, the Council shall act unanimously. 10. Conciliation conciliation committees comprising members of the Council or their representatives, as well as many representatives of the European Parliament; its task is to reach agreement on a joint document to the members of the Council or their representatives of the qualified majority and the European Parliament by a majority of representatives within six weeks of its being convened, on the basis of the European Parliament and the Council in the second reading. 11. the Commission shall take part in the Conciliation Committee's proceedings and shall take all necessary initiatives with a view to reconciling the positions of the European Parliament and the Council. 12. where the Conciliation Committee does not approve a joint text within six weeks of its being convened,, the proposed Act shall be deemed not to have been adopted. Third reading 13. If, during that period, the Conciliation Committee approves a joint text, the European Parliament, acting by a majority of the votes cast, and the Council, acting by a qualified majority, after approval is six weeks time for the adoption of the Act concerned in accordance with the joint text. If they fail to do so, the proposed Act shall be deemed not to have been adopted. 14. for the purposes of this article, that the periods of three months and six weeks after the European Parliament or the Council, on a proposal, but not more than, respectively, of one month and two weeks. Special provisions 15. If the treaties particularly in certain cases by a group of Member States initiatives, the European Central bank or on a recommendation from the Court, at the request of the legislative acts shall be submitted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, paragraph 2, the second sentence of paragraph 6, and paragraph 9 shall not apply. In such cases, the European Parliament and the Council shall notify the Commission of the Act and its position in the first and second reading. The European Parliament or the Council in the course of the proceedings may request the opinion of the Commission, the Commission may also deliver on its own initiative. It may also, if it considers it necessary, to participate in the Conciliation Committee in accordance with paragraph 11. ". 252. Article 240) is repealed. The following new article: "252 252a article the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall consult each other and jointly agree on cooperation arrangements. To this end they may under agreements to conclude interinstitutional agreements which may be bound. ". 253. Article 241) is replaced by the following: ' article 253 where the treaties do not specify what kind of acts are to be adopted, the institutions shall decide, depending on the case, according to the applicable procedures and with the principle of proportionality. Legal acts shall state the reasons on which they are based and shall refer to any proposals, initiatives, recommendations, requests or opinions provided for in the treaties. When considering draft legislative acts, the European Parliament and the Council shall refrain from adopting acts which are not provided for in the relevant field with the appropriate legislative procedure. ". 254. Article 242) is replaced by the following: ' article 254 1. Legislative acts adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure shall be signed by the President of the European Parliament and by the President of the Council. Legislative acts adopted in accordance with a special legislative procedure shall be signed by the President of the institution which adopted them. Legislative acts published in the official journal of the European Union. These provisions shall enter into force on the date specified in them or, in the absence thereof, on the twentieth day following that of their publication. 2. non-legislative acts adopted as regulations, directives and decisions which do not specify to whom they are addressed, shall be signed by the President of the institution which adopted them. Regulations, directives addressed to all Member States, and the decision shall be published in the official journal of the European Union. These provisions shall enter into force on the date specified in them or, in the absence thereof, on the twentieth day following that of their publication. Other directives, and decisions are communicated to all whom they addressed, and with such notification shall take effect. 243) the following new article 254A article 254A: "1. In carrying out their missions, the institutions and bodies of the Union an open, efficient and independent European administration. 2. subject to the staff regulations and the conditions of employment adopted on the basis of article 283, the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, for this purpose, lays down special rules. ". 255. Article 244) becomes article 16A; It shall be amended as indicated in paragraph 28 of this article. 256. Article 245) in the first paragraph, the words "decisions of the Council or of the Commission which impose ' shall be replaced by ' the Council, the Commission or the European Central bank which impose '. Advisory bodies 246) the following new chapter 3 and article 256, Chapter 3 and 4 become 1 and sections 2 and 5 of chapter number as Chapter 4: Chapter 3 the Union's advisory bodies article 256A 1. the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions, exercising advisory functions. 2. The economic and Social Committee shall consist of representatives of organisations of employers, of the employed, and of other parties representative of civil society, notably in socio-economic, civic, professional and cultural areas. 3. the Committee of the regions shall consist of representatives of regional and local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected Assembly. 4. Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions members shall not be bound by any mandatory instructions. They shall be completely independent in the performance of their duties, in the Union's general interest. 5. the provisions laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3 governing the composition of these committees, the Council reviewed regularly, taking into account the economic, social and demographic changes in the EU. The Council shall, on the basis of a proposal from the Commission, shall take a decision to that end. '. Economic and Social Committee 247) and article 257.261 is deleted. 258. Article 248) second and third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision determining the Committee's composition. '. 249 article 259) is amended as follows: (a)) in paragraph 1, the first sentence is replaced by the following sentence: "the members of the Committee shall be appointed for a period of five years. '; b) point 2 is replaced by the following: "2. the Council shall act after consulting the Commission. It can get opinions from European organisations representing the various economic and social fields, as well as civil society and are interested in the activities of the Union. ". 260. Article 250) in the first paragraph, the words ' two years ' shall be replaced by ' two and a half years ' and in the third subparagraph shall be inserted before ' of the Council ', the words ' of the European Parliament, ". 262. Article 251) is amended as follows: (a)) first, second and third subparagraph before the word "Council" shall include the words "the European Parliament"; (b)) in the first paragraph, the words "the Council and the Commission must consult" shall be replaced by the words "the Council and Commission consult"; (c)) in the third paragraph the text ", as well as the section" shall be deleted; (d)), the fourth subparagraph is deleted. The Committee of the regions article 263 of 252) is amended as follows: (a) the first paragraph shall be deleted); (b)) the third subparagraph, which shall become the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ' the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision determining the Committee's composition. '; (c) the fourth paragraph), which shall become the third subparagraph, first sentence, the words "acting on proposals from the Member States ' shall be deleted and the word" four "is replaced by the word" five "; in the fourth sentence, the words ' in the first paragraph of this article "shall be replaced by ' article 256 paragraph 3"; (d)) the last paragraph shall be deleted. 264. Article 253) of the first paragraph, the words ' two years ' shall be replaced by ' two and a half years ' and in the third subparagraph shall be inserted before ' of the Council ', the words ' of the European Parliament, ". 265. Article 254) is amended as follows: (a)) the first, second, third and last paragraph before the word "Council" shall be inserted the words "the European Parliament"; (b)) the first part of the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text; c) the fourth paragraph shall be deleted. The European investment BANK article 266 255) in the third paragraph, the words "at the request of the Commission" shall be replaced by ' on a proposal from the Commission, "after the words" a unanimous decision ", the words" and in accordance with a special legislative procedure ' and the words ' Statute of 4, 11 and 12, as well as article 18, paragraph 5 "shall be replaced by the word" Statute ". 267. Article 256) (b)), the word "determines" shall be replaced by the word "causes" and the words "progressive creation" shall be replaced by "and". Financial provisions 257 article 268) is amended as follows: (a) the first part of the text) ', including those relating to the European Social Fund, ' shall be deleted, and all three parts of paragraph 1 becomes; (b) the second part) shall be replaced by the following: ' the Union's annual budget by the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with article 272. "; (c)) the following new paragraph 2 through 6: "2. the budget will be reflected in your approved annual expenses for implementation of the budget period in accordance with the regulation referred to in article 279. 3. For the implementation of the budget will be reflected in your expenses, you need to take before a legally binding Union Act established the legal basis for its action and for the implementation of the expenditure concerned in accordance with the regulation referred to in article 279, except in cases provided for in that regulation. 4. to maintain budgetary discipline, the Union shall not adopt any act that might significantly affect the budget, unless it is reasonable that these instruments, these costs are likely to be financed, up to the Union's own resources and under referred to in article 270 of the multiannual financial framework. 5. the budget shall be implemented in accordance with the principle of sound financial management. Member States shall cooperate with the Union to ensure that the appropriations entered in the budget are used in accordance with this principle. 6. the Union and the Member States, in accordance with article 280 prevents fraud and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. ". The Union's own resources article 269 258) included in Chapter 1, "the Union's own resources". 269. Article 259) is amended as follows: (a)) the following new first paragraph shall be inserted: ' the Union shall provide itself with the means necessary to attain its objectives and carry through its policies. "; (b)), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following two parts: "the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, after consulting the European Parliament adopt a decision providing for rules on the Union's own resources system. In this context it may establish new categories of own resources or abolish an existing category. That decision shall not enter into force until it is adopted by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. The Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall adopt the Union's own resources system, implementing measures if it is specific in the decision adopted on the basis of the third subparagraph. The Council shall act after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. '. 260 article 270 shall be repealed.) The multiannual financial framework 261) the following new chapter 2 and article 270: "Chapter 2 the multiannual financial framework" 270 article 1. The multiannual financial framework shall ensure that Union expenditure is made in good faith and within the limits of own resources. It is determined for at least five years. The annual budget of the Union shall comply with the multiannual financial framework. 2. The Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall adopt a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework. The Council shall act unanimously after having received a majority of the members of the European Parliament's consent. The European Council may adopt, by a unanimous decision of the Council to adopt by a qualified majority when adopting the regulation referred to in the first subparagraph. 3. the financial framework shall fix the commitment appropriations in the amounts of the annual ceilings for each category of expenditure and of the annual ceiling on payment appropriations. The categories of expenditure, limited in number, shall correspond to the main sectors of activity of the Union. Financial framework provides for any other provisions required for the annual budgetary procedure to run smoothly. 4. If the Council until the previous financial framework has been adopted by the end of the regulation, which provides for a new financial framework, the ceilings and other provisions corresponding to the last year, the scheme shall continue to apply to such acts. 5. adoption of the financial framework in the course of the procedure the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall take all necessary measures to facilitate its adoption. '. The annual budget of the Union By article 270 262) inserted in Chapter 3, under the heading "the annual budget of the Union". 270. Article 263) that takes over Article 272, paragraph 1 of the text. 271. Article 264) becomes the new article 273; It shall be amended as specified in paragraph 267 of this article. 272. Article 265) 1 becomes article 270; 272. Article 10, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ' Article 272 the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure, shall determine the Union's annual budget in accordance with the following provisions. 1. Any institution other than the European Central Bank until July 1 prepare your estimated expenditure for the following financial year. The Commission combines these estimates in a draft budget which may contain different estimates. Budget is an estimate of revenue and expenditure. 2. the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal on the budget not later than September 1 before the beginning of the year of the implementation of the budget. In the course of the procedure, the Commission may amend the draft budget until it is convened in paragraph 5, the Conciliation Committee. 3. The Council shall adopt a position on the draft budget and forward it to the European Parliament not later than 1 October of the year preceding the implementation of the budget. The Council, the European Parliament shall communicate to all the reasons that have led it to assume the position. 4. If, within forty-two days of such communication, the European Parliament: a) approves the Council's position, the budget is adopted; (b)) has not taken a decision, the budget shall be deemed to have been adopted; (c)) the amendments have been adopted by a majority of its members, the amended draft shall be transmitted to the Council and the Commission. The President of the European Parliament, in agreement with the Chairman of the Council, shall immediately convene a meeting of the Conciliation Committee. However, if within ten days of the transfer of the project the Council shall inform the European Parliament that it has approved all its amendments, the Conciliation Committee meeting never happens. 5. The Conciliation Committee shall be composed of the members of the Council or their representatives, as well as many members of the European Parliament; its task is to reach agreement on a joint document to the members of the Council or their representatives of the qualified majority and the European Parliament by a majority of representatives twenty-one day after the convening of the Committee, on the basis of the European Parliament and the Council. The Commission shall take part in the Conciliation Committee's proceedings and shall take all the necessary authority, in view to reconciling the positions of the European Parliament and the Council. 6. If a twenty one day, as referred to in paragraph 5, the Conciliation Committee shall agree on the joint document, the European Parliament and to the Council by agreement is fourteen days to adopt the legislation in question in accordance with the joint text. 7. in the case referred to in paragraph 6 within fourteen days: (a)) the European Parliament and the Council approve the joint text or fail to take a decision, or if one of these institutions approves the joint text while the other one fails to take a decision, the budget shall be deemed to be definitively adopted in accordance with the joint text, or (b)) the European Parliament, acting by a majority of its component members, and the Council rejects the joint text, or if one of these institutions rejects the joint text While the other one fails to take a decision, a new draft budget shall be submitted by the Commission, or (c)) the European Parliament, acting by a majority of its component members, not the joint text while the Council approves it, a new draft budget shall be submitted by the Commission, or (d)) the European Parliament approves the joint text while the Council rejects it, the European Parliament within fourteen days from the date on which the Council has decided, by a majority of its component members and three fifths of the votes cast, decide to confirm all or some of the amendments referred to in paragraph 4 (c)). If the European Parliament's amendments are not approved, the position of the Conciliation Committee on the budget heading which is the subject of the amendment shall be deemed adopted. On the basis of this budget, is considered definitively adopted. 8. If the deficiencies referred to in paragraph 5, twenty-one day the Conciliation Committee does not agree on a joint document, a new draft budget shall be submitted by the Commission. 9. When the procedure provided for in this article has been completed, the President of the European Parliament shall declare that the budget has been finally adopted. 10. Each institution shall exercise the powers conferred by this article in the light of the Treaty and in accordance with the adopted legislation, especially in the light of the Union's own resources and the balance between revenue and expenditure. '. 266) Article 273 shall be amended as follows: (a) the first part of the word) "vote" shall be replaced by ' definitively adopted ', the words ' or other subdivision ' shall be deleted and the text "not more than one twelfth of the previous financial year, the budget appropriations; These provisions, however, do not give the Commission the opportunity to receive appropriations in excess of one twelfth of the amounts provided for in the draft budget in the future. ' shall be replaced by "not more than one twelfth of the previous financial year, the budget appropriations in the relevant section; These provisions, however, do not give the Commission the opportunity to receive appropriations in excess of one twelfth of the amounts provided for in the draft budget in the same section. "; (b)) in the second paragraph after the word "include", the words ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission ' and the following shall be added at the end: ', according to regulations adopted pursuant to article 279. The Council shall forward this decision to the European Parliament. '; (c)) the third subparagraph shall be deleted; (d)) the last subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: "in the second paragraph, the said decision shall take the necessary measures relating to resources to ensure application of this article in accordance with the provisions referred to in article 269. It shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after its adoption if the European Parliament with a majority of members at this time has not decided to reduce this expenditure. '. 267) Article 273 shall be inserted, which shall take over the text of article 271, making the following amendments: (a) the first paragraph shall be deleted); (b)) in the third paragraph, which become the second paragraph, the words "where appropriate" be deleted; (c)) the last paragraph, the words "the Council, the Commission and the Court of Justice ' shall be replaced by ' the European Council and the Council, the Commission, as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union". Implementation of the budget and discharge 268) Chapter 4 ' implementation of the budget and discharge article 274 shall be inserted before ", which shall be amended as follows: (a) the first part of the sentence)" the Commission shall, in accordance with the appropriation of the amount of responsibility for the implementation of the budget "shall be replaced by ' the Commission shall, in accordance with the volume of appropriations, in cooperation with the Member States bear the responsibility for the implementation of the budget"; (b)), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "the regulation lays down the obligations of the Member States of the implementation of the budget and audit, as well as the corresponding liability. It provides accountability and clarify the rules that each institution should be followed for the implementation of the same expenditure. '. 275. article 269), the word "Council" and the words "the European Parliament" the reversed. The following new second paragraph: "the Commission shall also submit to the European Parliament and the Council an evaluation of the Union's finances based on the results achieved, in particular in relation to indications by the European Parliament and the Council made in accordance with article 276.". 276. Article 270) in paragraph 1, the words ' referred to in article 275. reports and financial statements "shall be replaced by ' referred to in article 275. accounts, financial reporting and evaluation". Common financial provisions article 277 271) before the include chapter 5 under "common rules". 277. Article 272) the text shall be replaced by the following: ' article 277 the multiannual financial framework and the annual budget is drawn up in euro. '. 279. Article 273) is amended as follows: (a)) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure after consulting the Court of Auditors, shall adopt: (a)) financial rules which determine in particular the approval and implementation of the budget, as well as reporting and auditing of calculation procedure; b) rules governing financial responsibility control bodies, in particular the principal accounting officers of responsibility and control. "; (b) in paragraph 2 of the text) ", after consulting the European Parliament, as well as having received the opinion of the Court of Auditors, acting unanimously" shall be replaced by "and after consulting the European Parliament and the Court of Auditors". 274) the following new 279a and 279b: "article 279a the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall ensure that the financial resources available to the Union to fulfil its legal obligations in relation to third parties. 279. (B) article on the initiative of the Commission be convened regularly to the European Parliament, the Council and the President of the Commission meetings in accordance with the procedures referred to in this chapter. The Presidents shall take appropriate steps to facilitate the discussions and the positions of the institutions concerned in order to promote the harmonisation of the application of the provisions of this chapter. ". Combating fraud 275) Before 280. article inserted in Chapter 6, titled "fight against fraud". 280. Article 276) is amended as follows: (a)) at the end of paragraph 1 the following words: "as well as the institutions and bodies of the Union." in paragraph 4 (b)), after the word "States" shall be inserted, as well as the institutions and bodies of the Union "and paragraph, the last sentence shall be deleted. Enhanced cooperation 277) After Article 280 title III shall be included under "enhanced cooperation". 278) the following new 280 a to 280 i TFEU, which with the Treaty on European Union and article 10 of the Treaty on European Union replaced the current 27 a to 27 e, 40 to 40 b and 43 to article 45, as well as the article of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and 11 article 11: ' Article 280 A Closer cooperation should meet the EU treaties and legislation. Such cooperation shall not undermine the internal market or economic, social and territorial cohesion. It does not constitute a barrier to or discrimination in trade between Member States and does not disturb the competition between Member States. Article 280 B any enhanced cooperation shall respect the case of the competence of the Member States, the rights and obligations which do not engage in such cooperation. Those Member States the Member States concerned not putting obstacles in the implementation of cooperation. Article 280 C 1. Creating closer cooperation, it is available to all Member States if they comply with the participation conditions laid down in the decision, which gives permission to such cooperation. They also can get involved at any other time, if they meet the above conditions and, in this context, the legislation already adopted. The Commission and the Member States, which involved more closely in the promotion of participation, ensure the greatest possible number of Member States. 2. The Commission and, where appropriate, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy shall regularly inform the European Parliament and the Council members on the progress of enhanced cooperation. Article 280 D 1. Member States in which wish to establish enhanced cooperation in any of the areas covered by the treaties, with the exception of exclusive competence and the common foreign and security policy, shall address a request to the Commission, specifying the scope of the proposed closer cooperation and goals. To this end, the Commission may submit proposals to the Council. If the Commission does not submit a proposal, it shall inform the Member States concerned of the reasons for such a measure. Referred to in the first subparagraph the permission to implement closer cooperation granted to the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. 2. the request of the Member States between which wish to establish enhanced cooperation on the common foreign and security policy, shall address the Council. Send it to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, who shall give an opinion on whether the enhanced cooperation proposed is consistent with the Union's common foreign and security policy, and the Commission, which shall deliver its opinion on whether the enhanced cooperation is consistent with Union policies. Transmitted to the European Parliament for information. Permission to implement enhanced cooperation shall be granted by a decision taken unanimously by the Council. Article 280 E all members of the Council may participate in its deliberations, but the vote restricted to the members of the Council representing the Member States participating in enhanced cooperation. Consensus is reached when the following voted only representatives of the participating Member States. This qualified majority of the members shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205. 280. Article F 1. Any Member State which wishes to participate in enhanced cooperation has already begun in one of the article 280 d referred to in paragraph 1, shall notify their intention to the Council and the Commission. Four months after the date of receipt of the notification the Commission shall approve the participation of the Member State concerned. Where necessary, it submits that the conditions of participation have been fulfilled and the transitional measures considered necessary in respect of enhanced cooperation in the context of the application of the acts already adopted. However, if the Commission considers that the conditions of participation have not been fulfilled, it shall indicate the arrangements to be adopted to fulfil those conditions and shall set a time limit for the request for further consideration of participation. Expiry of that period, it shall review the application in accordance with the procedure laid down in the second subparagraph. If the Commission considers that the conditions of participation have not been fulfilled, the Member State concerned may refer to the Council, which shall take a decision in the context of the application. The Council shall act in accordance with article 280 e. It can also accept the second part of these transitional measures, acting on a proposal from the Commission. 2. Any Member State which wishes to participate in enhanced cooperation in the common foreign and security policy, shall notify their intention to the Council, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and the Commission. The Council shall approve the participation of the Member State concerned, after consultation with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and, where necessary, it shall take account of the conditions of participation have been fulfilled. The Council, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy proposal can determine any transitional measures necessary with regard to application of the acts already adopted in the framework of enhanced cooperation. However, if the Council considers that the conditions of participation have not been fulfilled, it shall indicate the arrangements to be adopted to fulfil those conditions and shall set a time limit for the request for further consideration of participation. For the purposes of this paragraph, the Council shall act unanimously and in accordance with article 280 e. Article 280 G expenditure resulting from implementation of enhanced cooperation, other than administrative costs, shall be borne by the participating Member States, unless all members of the Council after consulting the European Parliament, acting unanimously, decides otherwise. Article 280 H 1. If a provision of the treaties which may be applied with regard to enhanced cooperation stipulates that the Council shall act unanimously, the Council, acting unanimously in accordance with the laid down in Article 280 e, may adopt a decision procedure, which provides that it will decide by a qualified majority. 2. where a provision of the treaties which may be applied with regard to enhanced cooperation stipulates that the Council shall adopt acts in accordance with a special legislative procedure, the Council, acting unanimously in accordance with the laid down in Article 280 e, may adopt a decision procedure, which provides that it shall adopt a decision in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. The Council shall act after consulting the European Parliament. 3. paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to decisions with military and defence issues. 280. Article I of the Council and the Commission by mutual cooperation, ensure the consistency of activities undertaken in the context of enhanced cooperation and the consistency of such activities in the Union's policies. ". General and final provisions 279) sixth number as the seventh part. 281.280), 293, 305 and 314. Article repealed. 286. Article 7 shall be replaced by article 16 b. 281) at the end of article 282, the following sentence shall be added: "However, matters relating to specific institutions, the representative of the institution concerned, taking into account the administrative autonomy it.". 283.282) in the text of the article "the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, after consulting the other institutions concerned, shall adopt by a qualified majority ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, after consulting the other institutions concerned shall adopt" as well as the words "the communities" shall be replaced by ' Union ' of other servants. 288. Article 283) the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ' by way of derogation from the second paragraph, the European Central bank in accordance with the General principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by itself or its servants in the performance of their duties. " 290. article 284), after the words "shall adopt" shall be replaced by "decision, by regulation, provide for". 291. Article 285) ", the European Monetary Institute" shall be deleted. 294. Article 286) become Article 48a. 299. Article 287) is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is deleted). in paragraph 2, first subparagraph, and paragraphs 3 to 6 becomes article 311, is amended as set out in paragraph 293 of this article. 2. point leaves without number; (b) at the beginning of the first paragraph), the word "However" be deleted and the words ' the French overseas departments ' shall be replaced by ' Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Saint Martin, Senbertelem "; at the end of the paragraph, the following sentence shall be added: "If the special measures adopted by the Council in accordance with a special legislative procedure, it shall adopt a decision on the basis of a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament. '; (c) at the beginning of the second paragraph), the words ' the Council, providing for the measures referred to in the second subparagraph, take into account, for example, ' shall be replaced by "referred to in the first paragraph concern in particular the measures"; (d)) at the beginning of the third subparagraph the words ' in the second subparagraph ' shall be replaced by "the" in the first paragraph. 288.300 and 301) replaced by article 188 n and 188, respectively. c 302 to 304 and article shall be replaced by article 188 p article. 289) Article 308 shall be replaced by the following: "article 1 308. If action by the Union should prove necessary, within the framework of the treaties the policies defined, to attain one of the objectives set out in the treaties, and it is not provided the necessary powers, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and with the assent of the European Parliament, acting unanimously, shall adopt the necessary measures. If the measures adopted by the Council in accordance with a special legislative procedure, it shall act unanimously on a proposal from the Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. 2. the use of the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 3 b, paragraph 3 of the subsidiarity principle in the monitoring procedure, the Commission shall draw national parliaments ' attention to proposals based on this article. 3. The measures provided for in this article shall not entail harmonisation of Member States ' laws or regulations in cases where the treaties do not provide for such harmonization. 4. This article shall not be based, to meet with the common foreign and security policy objectives, and any adopted under this article shall comply with the provisions of the Treaty on European Union article 25B, second paragraph limits. ". 290) the following new article 308a: Article 308 of the Treaty on European Union, article 48 paragraph 7 shall not apply to the following articles: article 269, third and fourth, the 270 article 2, first subparagraph, article 308 and 309-article ". 291) article 309 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 309 application of the Treaty on European Union, article 7 on the right of termination in connection with membership in the Union, the European Council or the Council members from the Member State concerned shall participate in the vote and the votes of the Member State concerned, not including the required one third of four fifths of the Member States or of the votes referred to in paragraph 1 and 2. Personally abstentions by members present in person or represented shall not prevent the adoption of paragraph 2 of this article with these decisions. For the adoption of the Treaty on European Union, article 7, paragraph 3 and 4 of the decisions referred to in the qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with article 205, paragraph 3 (b)). If the decision is to take away the right to vote, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 7, paragraph 3, the Council shall adopt by a qualified majority, on the basis of the provisions of the treaties, the qualified majority shall be as provided for in article 205 of this Treaty in paragraph 3 (b)), but if the Council adopts the decision of the Commission or by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy proposal, then it shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 (a)). The application of the Treaty on European Union, article 7, the European Parliament shall act by a two-thirds majority of the votes of a majority of its members. '. 310. Article 292) renumbered article 188 m. 311. Article 293) is repealed. 311. (a) includes article takes over Article 299 paragraph 2 and the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 to 6; This text shall be amended as follows: (a)) 2, first subparagraph, and paragraphs 3 to 6 shall be numbered as paragraph 1 to 5 and article shall be inserted at the beginning of a new introductory sentence: "in addition to the Treaty on European Union, the provisions of article 49 c in relation to the territorial scope of application of the following provisions shall apply:"; (b) in paragraph 2, by the) number as the first point in the first paragraph, the words ' the French overseas departments ' shall be replaced by ' Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Senbertelem, Saint Martin "and add at the end the words" in accordance with article 299; (c) in paragraph 3) numbered as 2, the end of the paragraph, the words "of this Treaty" shall be deleted; (d)), which in point 6 shall be numbered as paragraph 5, the introductory phrase "regardless of the previous paragraphs, the introductory phrase shall be replaced by" "by way of derogation from the Treaty on European Union and article 49 c of this article paragraphs 1 to 4,"; (e) at the end of the article) the following new point is added: "6. at the initiative of the Member State concerned, the European Council may adopt a decision amending the status, with regard to the Union is granted the Danish, French or Netherlands country or territory referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. The European Council shall act unanimously after consulting the Commission. ". 294) the heading "final rules" before article 313 shall be deleted. 313.295) the following is inserted: ' article 313a shall apply to this Treaty the Treaty on European Union, the provisions of article 53. ". Final provisions article 3 this Treaty is concluded for an unlimited period. 4. Article 1.1 attached to the Contract. the Protocol contains amendments to the protocols annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community. 2. This Protocol 2 annexed to the Treaty contains the amendments to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. 1. Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community article, section, chapter, section, and part with the amendments made by this Treaty, in accordance with the correlation table annexed to the present agreement and shall form an integral part thereof. 2. references to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, articles, sections, chapters, titles and parts of the reference and adjusted in accordance with paragraph 1, as well as references to that article points, which are numbered and rearrange for the agreement, adjusted in accordance with those rules. References to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, articles, sections, chapters, titles and parts contained in contracts and other primary legislation, which the Union is founded, adjusted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article. References to the Treaty on European Union, on the preamble, recital, or of the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community article or points, which are numbered and rearrange for the agreement, adjusted in accordance with this agreement. Where appropriate, the following adjustments shall apply also in respect of the provisions that have been canceled. 3. the reference to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community preamble recitals, articles, sections, chapters, titles and parts of amendments to this agreement, which contains other instruments or acts, be read as a reference to this agreement in the preamble, the articles recitals, sections, chapters, titles and parts that are numbered in accordance with paragraph 1 or, in the case of the above article points, which are numbered or rearrange pursuant to this agreement. 6. Article 1. This Treaty shall be ratified by the High Contracting Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Italian Republic, the Government. 2. this Agreement shall enter into force on 1 January 2009, provided that the deposit in all the instruments of ratification or, if it has not happened, the first day of the month following the date on which the instrument of ratification deposited by the last signatory. Article 7 this Treaty, hereinafter referred to as the "Treaty of Lisbon", the original one in a single copy in the English, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, French, Greek, Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Irish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish languages shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Republic of Italy; each of these texts being equally authentic, and shall be issued by the Government of the Italian Republic a certified copy of any other signatory Governments. In witness whereof, the undersigned Plenipotentiaries have signed this Treaty.


Protocols a. PROTOCOL to be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and/or the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, and, if necessary, to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union the High Contracting Parties, recalling that the way national parliaments control their own Governments in relation to the functioning of the European Union, depends on each Member State's constitutional machinery and practices; TIEKDAM to encourage national parliaments to participate more fully in the functioning of the European Union and to expand their opportunities to express their views on the European Union draft legislative acts, as well as on other issues, they could be particularly interested, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community: title I information for national parliaments article 1 Commission consultation documents (green papers , white papers and communications) shall be published by the Commission is sent directly to the national parliaments. Also, the annual legislative programme and any other legislative planning or policy strategy documents forwarded by the Commission to national parliaments, at the same time as they are sent to the European Parliament and the Council. Article 2 of the draft legislative acts, which shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council, sent to the national parliaments. For the purposes of this Protocol, "draft legislative proposal" means a proposal from the Commission, the Member States ' initiative group, European Parliament initiative, the Court's request, the recommendation of the European Central bank and the European investment bank petition relating to a legislative act. The Commission's proposed draft legislative acts, the Commission shall submit directly to the national parliaments at the same time as it submits to the European Parliament and the Council. The European Parliament proposed draft legislative acts, the European Parliament shall be submitted directly to the national parliaments. Group of Member States, the Court of Justice, the European Central bank or the European investment bank, the proposed draft legislative acts, the Council submitted to the national parliaments. Article 3 national parliaments may send to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission a reasoned opinion to the President of the legislative act in compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, pursuant to procedure provided for in the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. If the draft legislative act originates from a group of Member States, the President of the Council shall forward the reasoned opinion or opinions to the Governments of the Member States concerned. If the draft legislative act originates from the Court of Justice, the European Central bank or the European investment bank, the President of the Council shall forward the reasoned opinion or opinions to the institution or body concerned. 4. the article of the day, when the legislative act is available to the national parliaments in the official languages of the Union, until the project is included in the provisional agenda of the Council, to accept or to formulate a position under a legislative procedure, has to take eight weeks. In cases of urgency, a possible derogation, which grounds indicates Council Act or common position. Except in duly justified cases of urgency in these six weeks may not happen without any agreement on a legislative proposal. Except in duly justified cases of extreme urgency, from the days when the legislative proposal included in the provisional agenda of the Council, until the day when the take a stand is to take ten days. Article 5 the agenda for meetings of the Council and their results, including the minutes of meetings of the Council which discusses draft legislative acts, sent directly to the national parliaments at the same time as they are sent to the Governments of the Member States. Article 6 If the European Council intends to refer to the Treaty on European Union, article 48 of the first or second part of national parliaments on this initiative to inform the European Council at least six months before making a decision. Article 7 the Court of Auditors for information purposes shall forward its annual report to national parliaments, at the same time as it is transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council. Article 8 where the national parliamentary system is not unicameral system, 1 to this Protocol, article 7 refers to the Chambers of Parliament. Title II interparliamentary cooperation article 9 the European Parliament and the national parliaments shall together determine the organisation and promotion of effective and regular mutual cooperation within the European Union. Article 10 the Parliamentary Conference of the unit, which specializes in Union matters, may submit to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission for their consideration any proposals it deems appropriate. This Conference also promotes the exchange of information and good practice between national parliaments and the European Parliament, as well as between their special committees. This Conference may also organise interparliamentary conferences on specific topics, in particular to discuss common foreign and security policy, including common security and defence policy. The proposal of the Conference are not binding on national parliaments and not affect the position.
Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality the High Contracting Parties, wishing to ensure that decision making is possible to bring the citizens of the Union; RESOLVED to establish the conditions for the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, as laid down in Article 3B of the Treaty on European Union and to introduce a system to monitor the application of those principles, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: article 1 each institution shall ensure constant compliance with the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality, as laid down in Article 3B of the Treaty on European Union. 2. the article before proposing legislative acts, the Commission shall consult widely. Such consultations shall, where appropriate, taken into account in the action for the regional and local dimension. In cases of urgency, the Commission may exceptionally not take the following advice. The reasons for this decision, it shall indicate in its proposal. Article 3 of this Protocol, "draft legislative proposal" means a proposal from the Commission, the Member States ' initiative group, European Parliament initiative, the Court's request, the recommendation of the European Central bank and the European investment bank petition relating to a legislative act. Article 4 the Commission shall forward its draft legislative acts and its amended drafts to national parliaments at the same time as it submits the Union legislator. The European Parliament its draft legislative acts and its amended drafts to national parliaments. Group of Member States, the Court of Justice, the European Central bank or the European investment bank, the proposed draft legislative acts and its amended drafts to national parliaments by the Council shall be submitted. The European Parliament adopted the draft legislative resolution and the Council's position, the institution concerned sends them to national parliaments. Article 5 draft legislative acts are justified in the light of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. Any legislative proposal should contain a detailed report that would allow to assess compliance with the subsidiarity principle and the proportionality principle. This report must include elements that allow to assess the financial impact of the Act, and, in the case of the directive, its impact on the rules, which the Member States must put in place, including, where appropriate, to regional laws. The conclusion that the objective of the Union is better achieved at Union level, based on qualitative and, wherever possible, quantitative indicators. Legislative acts projects take into account the need to ensure that all financial or administrative burdens arising from EU, national Governments, regional and local authorities, the business sector and the citizens, is the least possible and consistent with the stated purpose. Article 6 any national Parliament or any Chamber of a national Parliament for eight weeks of legislative act originates the shipment may be referred to the European Parliament, the Council and the President of the Commission in one of the official languages of the Union drawing up a reasoned opinion, which explains why it considers that the draft in question does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity. Any national Parliament or any Chamber of a national Parliament to consult, where appropriate, regional parliaments, which have legislative powers. If the relevant the draft legislative act originates from a group of Member States, the President of the Council shall forward the opinion to the Governments of the Member States concerned. If the draft legislative act originates from the Court of Justice, the European Central bank or the European investment bank, the President of the Council shall forward the opinion to the institution or body concerned. 7. Article 1 of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, or, where appropriate, the Group of Member States, the Court of Justice, the European Central bank or the European investment bank, if any of these proposed legislative act originates, takes account of the opinions given by the national Parliament or any Chamber of a national Parliament. Each national Parliament has two votes, broken down according to the country's parliamentary system. The bicameral National Parliament, in the case of each court shall have one vote. 2. where reasoned opinions on the draft European legislative act originates from non-compliance with the principle of subsidiarity represent at least one third of all national parliaments and their chambers of the votes cast, having regard to the second part of paragraph 1, the draft must be reviewed. This minimum is one quarter as regards legislative acts for projects submitted under the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 61 i, which refers to the area of freedom, security and justice. After such review, the Commission or, where appropriate, the Group of Member States, the European Parliament, the Court of Justice, the European Central bank or the European investment bank, if the draft legislative act originates from proposed project, may decide to maintain, amend or withdraw the draft. Such a decision must be based. 3. Furthermore, in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, where reasoned opinions on a draft legislative act's non-compliance of the proposal with the principle of subsidiarity represent at least a simple majority of all the national parliaments and their chambers of the votes cast, having regard to the second part of paragraph 1, the proposal must be reviewed. After such review, the Commission may decide to maintain, amend or withdraw the proposal. If the Commission decides to keep it in force, it is reasoned opinion to explain why it considers that the proposal complies with the subsidiarity principle. This reasoned opinion, as well as national parliaments to provide reasoned opinions will be submitted to the Union legislator to take into account the procedure: (a)) before the first reading of the completion of the legislator (the European Parliament and the Council) the legislative proposal examines the compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, taking particular account of the views expressed by the national parliaments of the most common justifications, as well as the reasoned opinion of the Commission; (b) if the legislature with 55%) of the members of the Council or of a majority of the European Parliament majority decides that the proposal is not consistent with the principle of subsidiarity, the legislative proposal stopped to consider. Article 8 of the European Union the Court of Justice shall have jurisdiction to decide matters relating to breach of the principle of subsidiarity in a legislative act and proposed by the Member States in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 230 rules laid down by the Member States or their national Parliament or a Chamber of the European Union on behalf of the Court in accordance with its legal system. The Committee of the regions may also subject the above article to propose things for legislative acts for the adoption of which the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union is designed for consulting it. Article 9 the Commission shall submit each year to the European Council, the European Parliament, the Council and national parliaments a report on the Article 3B of the Treaty on European Union. This annual report shall also be forwarded to the economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions.
Protocol on the euro group the High Contracting Parties, desiring to promote conditions for stronger economic growth in the European Union and, to that end, to develop ever-closer coordination of economic policies in the euro area; Conscious of the need to lay down special provisions for enhanced dialogue among the Member States whose currency is the euro, pending the euro will become all the Member States of the Union currency, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: article 1 the Ministers of the Member States whose currency is the euro are informal meetings. At such meetings, where appropriate, discuss issues related to the specific responsibilities they share the commitment to the single currency. The meetings of the Commission. At such meetings, which prepares the Minister responsible for finance, representatives from the Member States whose currency is the euro, and the Commission will be invited to participate in the European Central bank. Article 2 the Member States Ministers whose currency is the euro, with the majority of the Member States to elect a President for two and a half years.
Protocol on permanent structured cooperation established by the Treaty on European Union, article 28A of the High Contracting Parties, having regard to the Treaty on European Union, article 28, paragraph 6, and article 28E; Recalling that the Union is pursuing a common foreign and security policy, which is based on achieving the convergence of the activities of the Member States level, which are constantly increasing; Recalling that the common security and defence policy the common foreign and security policy; It shall provide the Union with an operational capability through civil and military means; that the Union may use the following features of the Treaty on the European Union referred to in article 28 b tasks outside the Union, to ensure that peace-keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter; that these tasks should be used to ensure Member States capabilities in accordance with a "single force"; Recalling that the Union's common security and defence policy of certain Member States does not prejudice the security and defence policy the particular features; Recalling that the Union's common security and defence policy shall comply with the obligations imposed on the Member States of the North Atlantic Treaty, which believes that this national joint protection is implemented in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which continues to be the basis for collective protection of the Member States; and recalling that the Union's common security and defense policy is compatible with the common security and defence policy established within that organisation; Convinced that increasing the role of the Union in the fields of defence and security will promote the renewed vitality of the Atlantic Alliance in accordance with the so-called "Berlin Plus" arrangements undertaken to ensure that the Union will be able to fully assume responsibility for the international environment; Recognizing that the United Nations organisation may request the Union's assistance for the urgent implementation of the tasks in accordance with the United Nations Charter, chapter VI and VII; Recognizing that security and defence policy will require the strengthening of Member States ' efforts in the area of capabilities; Recognising that the European security and defence policy a new phase of development started is associated with the effort, which will be determined by the participating Member States; Recalling that the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, the full involvement of the permanent structured cooperation activities is significant, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: article 1 the permanent structured cooperation provided for in the Treaty on European Union, article 28, paragraph 6, is open to any Member State from the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon undertake: (a)) start intensified to develop their defence capabilities in developing their national contributions to and, where appropriate, participation in multinational forces, in the main European equipment programmes, as well as the defence capabilities development, research, acquisition and armaments agency (hereinafter "the European Defence Agency"); and (b)) to be able to provide, no later than the year 2010, the national level or in the composition of the multinational force of certain tasks prepare for battle unit based tactical level as combat units with support elements including transport and security, and that 5 to 30 days is able to enter into the Treaty on European Union, as referred to in article 28 (b) the conduct of the mission, in particular to comply with the request of the United Nations, and that maintenance operations are possible in the area initially 30 days What can later be extended to 120 days. Article 2 in article 1 of this Protocol objectives, Member States participating in permanent structured cooperation shall undertake to: (a)), from the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, to work together to achieve the objectives laid down as regards the protection of investment expenditure equipment, and regularly review these objectives in the light of the security situation and the Union's international responsibilities; (b)), as much as possible to bring their mutual protection, in particular by harmonising the identification of military needs, by pooling and, where appropriate, specialising their defence means and capabilities, as well as encouraging cooperation in the field of training and security; c) take concrete measures to increase the availability of your power, compatibility, flexibility and preparedness, in particular by identifying common objectives regarding the participation of the forces, including, You may review the decision-making procedures at national level; (d) to cooperate in ensuring) the necessary measures to prevent, including through a multinational means and without prejudice to the obligations defined by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation – disadvantages determined in compliance with the "capability development mechanism"; e) if necessary, to participate in the context of the European Defence Agency to develop common or European major equipment programmes. Article 3 the European Defence Agency shall regularly evaluate the contribution of the Member States concerned as regards these countries ' ability, especially investment, carried out in accordance with the criteria determined by the – inter alia – on the basis of article 2 of this Protocol, and at least once a year, make an appropriate message. Evaluation can serve as a basis for Council recommendations, and decisions adopted in accordance with the Treaty on European Union article 28E.
The Protocol of the Treaty on European Union, article 6, paragraph 2, concerning the accession of the Union to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the High Contracting Parties have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: article 1 the agreement on the accession of the Union to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms (hereinafter referred to as the "European Convention"), as provided for in the Treaty on European Union, article 6, paragraph 2 must provide for the need to preserve the Union and Union law the special features of the system, in particular with regard to: (a)) the special measures in relation to possible membership of the European Union of the Convention control bodies; (b)) the mechanisms necessary to ensure that the cases submitted by States that are not Member States of the Union, and physical, will be duly and properly directed at the Member States and/or the Union. Article 2 point 1 above, that agreement must ensure that accession of the Union shall not affect the competences of the Union, nor its authorities. The agreement must ensure that any of its provisions shall not affect the Member States ' position in relation to the European Convention, in particular in relation to its protocols, measures taken by Member States, by way of derogation from the European Convention under its article 15, and reservations, adopted by Member States in accordance with article 57 of the European Convention. Article 3 nothing in the agreement referred to in article 1, without prejudice to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 292.
Protocol on the internal market and competition the High Contracting Parties, considering that the internal market as set out in article 2 of the Treaty on European Union includes a system ensuring that competition is not distorted, have agreed as follows: the Union shall, if necessary, shall take a decision in accordance with the Treaty provisions, including article 308 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. This Protocol shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union.
Protocol on the application of the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union to Poland and the United Kingdom, the High Contracting Parties, whereas the Treaty on European Union, in article 6, the Union recognises the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union set out the rights, freedoms and principles; WHEREAS the Charter should be applied strictly in accordance with the provisions of article 6 and the provisions of title VII of the Charter; Whereas the said article 6 requires that the Charter be applied and interpreted in Poland and in the courts of the United Kingdom strictly in accordance with the explanations referred to in this article; WHEREAS the Charter contains both rights and principles; WHEREAS the Charter contains both civil and political conditions, as well as economic and social conditions; WHEREAS the Charter certified Union repeatedly recognized rights, freedoms and principles and make these rights more visible, but does not create new rights or principles; Recalling Poland and the United Kingdom's obligations under the Treaty on European Union, the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, and Union law generally; In the light of Poland and the United Kingdom wish to clarify some aspects of the application of the Charter; In this respect, desiring to clarify the application of the Charter in relation to Poland and the United Kingdom laws, regulations or administrative provisions and its jurisdiction in Poland and the United Kingdom; Reaffirming that reference ces in the said Protocol to a specific operation of the provisions of the Charter does not in any way prejudice other provisions of the Charter; Reaffirming that this Protocol is without prejudice to the application of the Charter in the other Member States; Reaffirming that this Protocol is without prejudice to other Polish and the obligations of the United Kingdom under the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, and Union law generally; Have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: 1. in article 1 of the Charter does not increase with the EU Court, or any court in Poland or the United Kingdom, the ability to recognize that Poland or the United Kingdom law, regulations and administrative provisions, practices or action does not comply with the fundamental rights, freedoms and principles which it repeatedly confirmed. 2. In particular, and for the sake of clarity, nothing in title IV of the Charter does not create jurisdiction rights applicable to Poland or the United Kingdom, except in so far as Poland or the United Kingdom proposes the following rights in their national legislation. Article 2 if any rules of the Charter refers to national practice and legislation, applicable to Poland or the United Kingdom, insofar as it includes the rights or principles are recognized in Poland or the United Kingdom legislation or in practice.
Protocol on the IMPLEMENTATION of joint competence of the High Contracting Parties, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: the only article relating to article 2 a of the joint, where the European Union has acted in a certain area, the scope of powers "only to those elements that are defined in the relevant legislation of the Union, and therefore does not cover all areas.
Protocol on the public services the High Contracting Parties, wishing to emphasise the importance of public service, have agreed upon the following interpretative provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union: article 1 the shared values of the Union as regards public services in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union within the meaning of article 16 are: – national, regional and local authorities, important and great flexibility, providing in ordering and organizing public services, to the extent possible, take account of consumer needs; -many public service diversity and differing consumer needs and preferences, you can create a different geographical location and social and cultural conditions; -high quality, safety and affordability, equal treatment and access in General and the promotion of consumer rights. Article 2 of the Treaty provisions do not in any way prejudice the competence of the Member States to ensure order and organise non-economic public services.
Protocol on the decision of the Council relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 9 C (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 (2) of the implementation during the period from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017, on the one hand, and by 2017 April 1, on the other hand the High Contracting Parties, taking into account how vital by approving the Treaty of Lisbon that was the agreement on the decision of the Council relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 (2) of the implementation during the period from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017, on the one hand, and by April 1, 2017, of the other part, (hereinafter referred to as "the decision"), have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon : The only article Before the Council shall examine any possible project or proposal, the aim of which is to amend or revoke the decision or any of its rules or to directly or indirectly modify the scope or meaning, when adopting or amending other legislation of the Union, the European Council made initial consultations on this draft by consensus, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union article 9 b (4).
Protocol on the transitional provisions, the High Contracting Parties, WHEREAS, in order to organise the transition from the institutional provisions of the treaties, applicable until the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the provisions laid down in that Treaty, it is necessary to provide for transitional rules, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon: article 1 of this Protocol, the words "the Treaty" means the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. Title I provisions concerning the European Parliament, in accordance with article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, article 9 (a), second subparagraph, of the European Council in sufficient time before the 2009 elections to the European Parliament, shall adopt a decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament. To the European Parliament 2004-2009 parliamentary term, the composition and the end of the number of members remains the same that was the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. Title II provisions on qualified majority article 3 1. in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 the provisions of paragraph 2 of the definition of qualified majority within the European Council and the Council shall enter into force on 1 November 2014. 2. During the period from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017, acting by a qualified majority, a member of the Council may request that the decision be taken by a qualified majority as defined in paragraph 3. In this case, you apply point 3 and 4. 3. by 31 March 2014 October rules set out below shall apply, without prejudice to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 201a 1. second part: the European Council and the Council decisions requiring a qualified majority, the votes of the members evaluated the following: Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic 12 10 12 7 29 4 Ireland Denmark Germany Estonia Greece Spain France 7 12 27 29 29 Italy Latvia Lithuania 7 4 Cyprus 4 Luxembourg 4 Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria 10 12 3 13 Poland Portugal 27 12

Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland 14 4 7 7 Sweden 10 United Kingdom 29 cases where, under the treaties, the decision is to be adopted on a proposal from the Commission, it is assumed, if "on" is at least 255 votes, representing a majority of members. In other cases the decision is adopted if "on" is at least 255 votes representing at least two thirds of the members. When the European Council or the Council shall adopt the Act by a qualified majority, the European Council or Council Member may be asked to perform a check to see that the Member States constituting the qualified majority represents at least 62% of the total population of the Union. If it finds that it does not, the Act shall not be adopted. 4. Up to 2014 31 October where, under the treaties, not participating in the vote, all members of the Council, and especially when it is required to use the qualified majority as defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, the qualified majority is the same measured voice and relationship for the number of the members of the Council and, where appropriate, the same population of the participating Member States for the set out in paragraph 3 of this article. Title III provisions concerning the COMPOSITION of the Council article 4 until the entry into force of the Treaty on European Union article 9 c of paragraph 6 of the decision referred to in the first subparagraph, the Council may meet point in the second and third subparagraphs in these configurations, as well as other configurations that are definitely in the list approved by the General Affairs Council decision, adopted by a simple majority. Title IV provisions concerning the COMMISSION, INCLUDING the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and security policy article 5 the members of the Commission who is in Office on the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon shall remain in Office until the end of the term of Office. However, the day when the Office is appointed the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, the term of Office of the Member of the Commission with the same nationality as the High Representative. Title v provisions concerning the Secretary-General of the Council, High Representative for the common foreign and security policy and the Deputy Secretary-General of the COUNCIL, article 6 of the Secretary-General of the Council, High Representative for the common foreign and security policy and the Deputy Secretary General of the Council's term of office ends on the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. The Secretary-General shall be appointed by the Council in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in article 207. Title v provisions concerning advisory bodies article 7 Until entry into force of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union decision referred to in article 258, the economic and Social Committee are as follows: Belgium Luxembourg 6 Hungary 12 12 12 Bulgaria Czech Republic Malta Denmark Netherlands 12 12 5 9 Germany 24 Poland Austria Estonia Ireland 12 7 21 9 12 12 Spain Portugal Greece Romania 15 France 24 Slovenia 7 Slovakia 9 21 Italy 24 6 12 Finland 9 Cyprus Sweden Latvia
7 United Kingdom Lithuania article 9 8 24 pending the entry into force of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union decision, paragraph 263, the allocation of members of the Committee of the regions: Belgium Luxembourg 6 Hungary 12 12 12 Bulgaria Czech Republic Malta Denmark Netherlands 12 12 5 9 Germany 24 Poland Austria Estonia Ireland 12 7 21 9 12 12 Spain Portugal Greece Romania 15 France 24 Slovenia 7 Slovakia 9 21 Italy Finland Cyprus Sweden 24 9 6 12 7 Latvia United Kingdom
24 Lithuania 9 section VII concerning transitional provisions concerning acts adopted on the basis of titles V and VI of the Treaty on European Union prior to the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon article 9 the legal effects of the acts that the institutions and bodies of the Union adopted on the basis of the Treaty on European Union, before the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, remains the same, in so far as these provisions of the Act will not be repealed, annulled or amended application of the Treaty. The same applies to the conventions concluded between the Member States on the basis of the Treaty on European Union. 10. Article 1. As a transitional measure and in the context of the Union's legislation on police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters adopted before the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the powers of the institutions listed on the entry into force of the Treaty, are: powers of the Commission under the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 226 is not feasible and the Court of Justice of the European Union powers in accordance with Title VI of the Treaty on European Union – version in force before the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon – remains the same, even if they are recognised in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, paragraph 2 of article 35. 2. the amendment to paragraph 1 of this article, the legislation referred to in the sense that it referred to the powers of the institutions laid down in the treaties and is associated with the amended legislation is implemented in the Member States covered by the amended legislation. 3. In any case referred to in paragraph 1, the transitional measures shall cease to have effect five years after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. 4. no later than six months before the date referred to in paragraph 3 by the end of the transitional period, the United Kingdom may notify to the Council that, in the context referred to in paragraph 1 the law does not recognise referred to in paragraph 1, the contractual authorities. If the United Kingdom comes up with the message, all right referred to in paragraph 1 the United Kingdom legislation shall cease to apply from the referred to in paragraph 3 by the end of the transitional period. This paragraph shall not apply to the amended legal acts applicable in the United Kingdom, as referred to in paragraph 2. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may also take the measures resulting from such notification, as well as the necessary transitional measures. The United Kingdom is not taking part in pieņēmšan. A qualified majority of the Council shall be determined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3 (a)). The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt a decision that also in the United Kingdom, where appropriate, undertake direct financial consequences that will inevitably arise when you apply the finish to the legislation. 5. At any time after the United Kingdom may notify to the Council for their willingness to apply legislation that no longer apply to it under the first subparagraph of paragraph 4. In that case, the application of the relevant Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union, or the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the provisions concerning the area of freedom, security and justice. Authorities in connection with these acts are the same as defined in the treaties. When taking decisions in accordance with the relevant protocols, the authorities of the Union, and the United Kingdom are trying to restore the widest possible participation of the United Kingdom in the area of freedom, security and justice in the Union acquis adopted, seriously affecting the usability of the different parts of the acquis and while respecting their coherence.


B. Protocols annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon Protocol No 1 amending the protocols annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community the High Contracting Parties, desiring to amend the protocols annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, in order to adapt them to the new rules laid down in the Treaty of Lisbon, have agreed upon the following provisions accompanying the Lisbon Treaty: the only article 1) protocols in force at the date of entry into force of this agreement and which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, shall be amended in accordance with the rules laid down in this article. A. HORIZONTAL amendments 2) Horizontal amendments laid down in article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty in paragraph 2, shall apply to the protocols referred to in this article, except d, e) and (j))). 3) of this article the protocols referred to in paragraph 1: (a)) the last part of the preamble to that Treaty, which added to the Protocol, shall be replaced by the concerned recital "have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union". This part shall not apply to the Protocol on economic and social cohesion, not the Protocol on the system of public broadcasting in the Member States. The Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Protocol on the institutions of the European Union, the structure of certain bodies and departments of the location, the Protocol on article 40.3.3 of the Constitution of Ireland and the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union on the occasion of the European Atomic Energy Community; (b)) the word "community" (plural) in the respective version shall be replaced by ' Union ' (singular) fold, where necessary through appropriate grammatical changes the sentence. 4) in the following protocols, the words "contract" and "agreement" are replaced by the words "contract" and "agreement" and the reference to the CIA to the Treaty on European Union and/or the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Contract: (a)) the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union: – article 1; (b)) the Protocol on the Statute of the European system of central banks and of the European Central bank: — article 1.1 in the new, second paragraph — article 12.1, first subparagraph – article 14.1 (second of the name),-article 14.2, second subparagraph – article 34.1, second indent, article 35.1; c) of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure: — article 3, second sentence; (d)) of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark:-in paragraph 2, the number 1, second sentence; e) Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union: — sixth, renumbered fifth, recital – article 1; f) Protocol on asylum for nationals of Member States of the European Union: – the seventh recital, which shall become the seventh recital; g) Protocol on the acquisition of immovable property in Denmark:-the only article; h) the Protocol on public broadcasting in the Member States: – sis theme one article; I) Protocol on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for coal and steel:-in article 3. 5) following protocols reference ces to ' of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by a reference to articles of the "Treaty on the functioning of the European Union": a) of the Protocol on the Statute of the European system of central banks and of the European Central bank:-in article 3.1, article 4, article 6.3,-in article 7,-in article 9.1, 10.1, 11.1. in article article-article 14.1 (first reference),-in article 15.3-16. in the first subparagraph in article 21.1--25.2, 27.2, article by article -the introductory phrase of article 34.1,-in article 35.3-25.5, which numbers the article as article 24.9, first paragraph — article 42, which numbered as article 41 – article by number 43.1 as 42.1. Article-by article 45.1 numbered as article 44.1:47.3 in numbers the article as article 46.3; (b)) of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure: – article 1, introductory phrase; c) of the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in the Treaty establishing the European Community: – article 121 paragraph 1, first sentence; d) Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:-paragraph 6, which numbered as paragraph 5, second subparagraph, point 9, which numbered as paragraph 8, introductory phrase, paragraph 10, which numbered as paragraph 9, (a)), in the second sentence of paragraph-by paragraph 11 numbered as paragraph 10; (e)) the Protocol on economic and social cohesion: – the fifteenth recital, which shall become the eleventh recital; (f) in annex I and II)-both in the title of the annex. 6) in the following protocols, the words ' of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by the words "that Treaty": a) of the Protocol on the Statute of the European system of central banks and of the European Central bank: — article 3.2-3.3,-in article 9.2, 9.3 in article article-11.2. Article-by article 43.2 numbered as article 42.2,-26.9., the number as in article 26.3,-44, the number in the article as article 43, second paragraph, (b)) of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure : – article 2, introductory phrase; c) of the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in the Treaty establishing the European Community: – article 121 article 2, article 3, article 4, first sentence, article 6; d) Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: – point 7, which numbered as paragraph 6, second subparagraph, article 10, which numbered as paragraph 9, (c)). 7) in the following protocols, after the word "Council" add the words ' acting by a simple majority "): (a) the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union: — article 4, second paragraph — article 13, second paragraph; (b)) the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities: – article 7, which numbered as article 6, first paragraph, first sentence. 8) in the following protocols, the words ' Court of Justice of the European Communities ' or the word ' Court ' shall be replaced by ' Court of Justice of the European Union ": a) Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union: — article 1, article 3, fourth paragraph, of the annex to article 1; (b)) the Protocol on the Statute of the European system of central banks and of the European Central bank:-21.8., 35.2, 35.4, 35.5..., and in article 35.6,-in article 36.2; c) Protocol on the European communities and of Europol, of the institutions and of certain bodies and departments of the location:-the only point (d)); (d)) of the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities: – article 12, which numbered as article 11, point (a)), article 21, which numbered as article 20, first the name; (e)) the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland:-article 2; f) Protocol on asylum for nationals of Member States of the European Union: in the second recital, which shall become the third recital. B. specific amendments protocols REPEALED 9 the following protocols shall be repealed: a) a) Protocol on the 1957 Italy; b) 1957 Protocol on specific country of origin of goods imported from these countries and subject to special arrangements, import them in one of the Member States; (c)) the 1992 Protocol on the Statute of the European Monetary Institute; (d)) the 1992 Protocol on the transition to the third stage of economic and Monetary Union; e) 1992 Protocol on Portugal; f) 1997 Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, which shall be replaced by a new Protocol with similar names; (g)) the 1997 Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, which shall be replaced by a new Protocol with the same name; h) 1997 Protocol on protection and welfare of animals, which included the text of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in article 6B; I) in 2001 the Protocol on the enlargement of the European Union; j) protocol for 2001 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 67. Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union 10) Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union shall be amended as follows: (a) the first recital in the preamble), the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union; the rest of the text of the Protocol, the words "of the EC Treaty" shall be replaced by ' Treaty on the functioning of the European Union "; the rest of the text of the Protocol shall be deleted references to those articles of the EAEC Treaty, cancelled with this agreement the attached Protocol 2, and, as necessary, appropriate grammatical changes sentence; (b)) in the following articles, the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text: — article 3, second paragraph — article 4, fourth paragraph, second paragraph of article 5, article 6, first paragraph, 10, 11, 12 and 14, article-article 13, first paragraph — article 16, first paragraph — article 17, first paragraph — article 18, third subparagraph, article 19, first paragraph — article 20, first paragraph — article 21, first paragraph – Article 22, first paragraph — article 23, first paragraph, first sentence, article 24, first paragraph — article 25 and 27, article 29, first paragraph — article 30 to 32, 35, 38 to 41 and 43, article. — first paragraph of article 39, article 40, first paragraph — article 44, first paragraph — article 46, first paragraph, in the second paragraph of article 51, article 52, the first paragraph of article 54 of the first sentence of the early part of the -the first subparagraph of article 56, article 57, first paragraph — article 58 in the first paragraph of article 59, 60., in the second paragraph of article 61 – article 62 – the first part of the first subparagraph of article 62 (a), first subparagraph, article 62 of the second sentence of the first subparagraph of article 63 – – 64 article, second paragraph, first sentence, article 6 of the annex, paragraph 1, second sentence, article 8 of the annex, point 1, first sentence; c) in article 2 the words ' in open court ' shall be replaced by "the Court, which met in open session,"; (d)) in the second subparagraph of article 3 and article 4, fourth part, the following sentence shall be added: "If the decision relates to general courts or specialised member of the Court, the Court shall decide after consulting the Court concerned. '; e) article 6, first paragraph, the following sentence shall be added: "where the judge is the General Court or of a specialised member of the Tribunal, the Court decides, after consulting the Court concerned. '; (f) the heading of title II) add the words "the Court"; g) in article 13, first paragraph, first sentence, the word "proposal" shall be replaced with the word "request" and the words ' the Council may, acting unanimously, lay down "shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt"; (h) the title of title III) add the words "the Court"; I) Article 23 is amended as follows: (i)) of the first subparagraph, second sentence, the words "as well as to the Council or to the European Central Bank, if one of them issued the Act the validity or interpretation of which is in dispute, and to the European Parliament and the Council, when the two institutions jointly issued the Act the validity or interpretation of which is in dispute. ' shall be replaced by" as well as a Union institution or body that adopted the Act the validity or interpretation of which is in dispute. " (ii) the second part of the text) ' and, where appropriate, the European Parliament, the Council and the European Central bank may "shall be replaced by the words" and, where appropriate, the Union institution or body, which adopted the Act the validity or interpretation of which is in dispute, is entitled "; j) article 24, second paragraph after the word "bodies", the words "or entity"; k) article 40 the second paragraph shall be replaced by the following: "the same rights of the Union bodies and all other persons, if they can prove their interest in respect of the outcome of the case submitted to the Court. Natural or legal persons can not intervene in actions between Member States, between institutions of the Union in the case or cases between Member States, of the one part, and the institutions of the Union, on the other hand. "; (l) in article 42), after the word "bodies", the text ", agencies"; m) to article 46 adds a new part-"this article shall also apply to such things against the European Central Bank, the liability arising from non-contractual relations." n) the title of title IV shall be replaced by the above article "General Court"; o) 47. the first paragraph shall be replaced by the following: "This statute article 9, first paragraph, articles 14 and 15, article 17, first, second, fourth and fifth and article 18 shall apply to the General Court and its members."; p) in article 51 (a) of the first paragraph) in the third indent of paragraph reference to article 202, third indent shall be replaced by a reference to article 249 c, second subparagraph, point (b)), the reference to Article 11a shall be replaced by a reference to article 280 f of the first subparagraph and the second subparagraph shall be deleted, the words "or the European Central bank '; q) article 64 shall be amended as follows: (i)) the following new first paragraph shall be inserted: "the rules governing the language arrangements for the European Court of Justice, be determined by regulation by the Council acting unanimously. This Regulation shall be adopted either at the request of the Court, having consulted the Commission and the European Parliament, or on a proposal from the Commission, after consulting the Court of Justice and the European Parliament. '; (ii)) the first part, which has become the second paragraph, first sentence, the words "as long as these statutes have been adopted rules governing the use of languages in the Court and the Court of first instance" shall be replaced by the words "pending the adoption of the abovementioned provisions"; the second sentence shall be replaced by the following: ' by way of derogation from the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and article 223.224, those provisions may only be amended or repealed with the unanimous approval of the Council. "; r) of annex I to the Protocol to article 3 paragraph 1, second sentence, before the word "Court" includes the word "civil" and in paragraph 2 and 3 shall be deleted, the words ' acting by a qualified majority '; s) (does not apply to Latvian language text). Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB 11) Protocol on the Statute of the European system of central banks and of the European Central bank is hereby amended as follows: (a) the first recital in the preamble), the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community article 8 shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 107; (b)) the title of chapter I is replaced by the following: ' the European system of central banks "; c) article 1.1 shall be divided into two parts; each part consists of one part of the sentence. The first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: "in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 245, paragraph 1 the European system of central banks (ESCB) comprises the European Central bank (ECB) and the national central banks. The ECB and the central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro, which constitute the Eurosystem. "; at the beginning of the second part of the amendment, which does not apply to the Latvian language text; d) 1.2. Article 9 is deleted; (e) article 2 text) "in accordance with article 105 of the Treaty, paragraph 1" shall be replaced by ' in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 105 (1) of the regulation and article 245 (2) ". At the end of the second sentence: the word "this" and "after the word" text "of the Treaty on European Union". At the end of the third sentence: the word "this" and "after the word" text "of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union"; (f)) in the second indent of article 3.1, the words ' article 111 of this Treaty ' shall be replaced by "referred to in article 188 o of the Treaty"; (g) article 4 (b))) point: the word "appropriate"; (h)) at the beginning of article 9.1 ' in accordance with article 107 of the present agreement, paragraph 2 "shall be replaced by ' in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 245 (3)"; I) article 10 is amended as follows: (i)) at the end of article 10.1, the words "national central banks" shall be replaced by ' the Member States ' central banks whose currency is the euro "; 10.2. II) the first indent of article at the end of the first sentence, the words ' of the Member States which have adopted the euro. ' shall be replaced by "Member States whose currency is the euro."; at the end of the third paragraph the words "in accordance with 10.3, 10.6 and 41.2 article." shall be replaced by ' in accordance with 10.3, 40.2 and 40.3 ' article.; III) article 10.6 shall be deleted; j) 11.2. text in the first paragraph, the mutual agreement of "the heads of State or Government of the Member States, the Council, on a proposal which it provides, after consulting the European Parliament and the Council shall designate the ECB ' shall be replaced by ' on a proposal from the Council, which it gave after consultation of the European Parliament and the Governing Council of the ECB, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, appoints"; k) in article 14.1, deleted the text ", at the latest at the date of the establishment of the ESCB,"; l) article 16, first sentence, the word ' euro ' shall be inserted before ' banknotes '; Article 18.1 m) in the first indent the text "Community currencies or currencies of countries that are not Member States ' shall be replaced by ' the euro or other currencies,"; n) in article 25.2 of the text "all Council decisions adopted ' shall be replaced by" all Council regulations adopted "; o) in article 28.1, deleted the text ", you can start using it at the moment of creation"; p) article 29.1. the introductory phrase shall be replaced by the following introductory paragraph: ' the key for subscription of the ECB's capital, the first of which was established in 1998 when the ESCB was established, shall be determined by each national central bank, giving percentage, which is the sum of: "; the second paragraph is replaced by the following: "interest of the noap ļo up or down to the nearest multiple of significance a multiple of 0,0001."; q) at the beginning of article 32 is deleted the text "as provided for in article 32.3," and in article 32.3 the words ' at the start of the third stage "shall be replaced by ' after the introduction of the euro"; r) deleted the first four parts of article 21.3; s) in article 35.6, before the words "these statutes" or "before the words" these statutes shall be inserted the words "Contract" and the words "or Agreement"; t) article 37 shall be deleted and the change numbers of the following articles; 41. Article), which numbered as article 40, shall be amended as follows: (i)), which in article 41.1 numbered as article 24.9, text, "the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a recommendation of the ECB and after consulting the Commission or unanimously on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting ' shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure either on a recommendation of the ECB and after consulting the Commission, , or on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting ' and the last sentence shall be deleted; (ii)) the following new article 40.2, and current article number as 41.2 40.3.: ' 40.2.10.2. These terms of reference may be amended with paragraph Council decision adopted unanimously either on a recommendation from the European Central bank and after consulting the European Parliament and the Commission, or on a recommendation from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament and the European Central bank. These amendments shall not enter into force until it is approved by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. ' v) in article 42, which numbered as article 41, shall be deleted, the words "as soon as the decision has been taken about the beginning of the third stage" shall be deleted and the words ' acting by a qualified majority '; w) 43.1, 43.2 and 43.3..., respectively in article number as 42.1, 42.2 and 42.3..., the reference to article 122. Article 1 is replaced by a reference to article 116; 43.3. the number in the article, as the article, deleted 42.3 reference to article 34.2 and 50, as well as in the number article 43.4 as 42.4., the reference to article 10.1 shall be replaced by a reference to article 10.1 article; 44. article x), which numbered as article 43, in the first paragraph, the words "tasks the EMI ' shall be replaced by ' Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 118a referred to in paragraph 2 of the former tasks of the EMI" and at the end the words "third stage" shall be replaced by ' after the introduction of the euro "; in the second paragraph, the reference to article 122 shall be replaced by a reference to article 117A; y), which in article 47.3 numbered as article 46.3, the text "in relation to the currencies of the Member States, which are not subject to derogation, ' shall be replaced by ' against the euro,"; z) 50 and 51. repealed and accordingly changes the numbering of the following articles; AA) in article 52, which numbered as article 49, after the text "following the irrevocable fixing of exchange rates," the text of "in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 116 paragraph 3"; both) (does not apply to Latvian language text). Statute of the EIB 12) Protocol on the Statute of the European investment bank shall be amended as follows: a throughout the Protocol, references to) "this Treaty ' shall be replaced by references to articles of the" Treaty on the functioning of the European Union "articles and article 2 of the Protocol, the reference to" article of the Treaty "shall be replaced by a reference to the" Treaty on the functioning of the European Union "article; (b) the last recital in the preamble), the words ' to this Treaty ' shall be replaced by ' Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union "; c) deleted article 1, second subparagraph; d) article 3, the introductory phrase shall be replaced by ' in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 266 members of the Bank's Member States. ", and a list of the Member States shall be deleted; e) article 4, paragraph 1, the amount of capital of the bank shall be replaced by ' EUR 164 808 169 000 ' amount; amounts, which relate to the following Member States shall replace, as defined below, and the second subparagraph shall be deleted: Poland 3 411 263 500 Bulgaria 290 917 500 Lithuania 249 617 500 Czech Republic 1 258 785 500 Hungary 1 190 868 500 Romania 863 514 500 183 382 000 Latvia 152 335 000 Cyprus Slovakia 428 490 500 Slovenia 397 815 000 117 640 000 Malta 69 804 000 Estonia; f) article 5 is amended as follows: (i)) at the end of paragraph 2, add the following new subparagraph: ' cash payment made only in euro. '; (ii)) in the first subparagraph of paragraph 3, delete the words "against the lenders." and the second part "are deleted in the currency that the Bank required for their completion."; g) articles 6 and 7 shall be repealed and accordingly change the numbers of the following articles; (h)), article 9 which numbered as article 7 is hereby amended as follows: (i) the text of paragraph 2) ", with particular reference to the objectives to be achieved due to the gradual establishment of the common market ' shall be replaced by the words" in accordance with the objectives of the Union "; (ii) in paragraph (b)) 3) shall be replaced by the following: ' (b)) this Statute, article 9 paragraph 1 lays down the principles in applicable funding operations conducted the Bank's task; ", (d)) shall be replaced by the following: ' (d)) shall decide on the financing of the investment operations, wholly or in part, outside the territories of the Member States as laid down in article 16, paragraph 1;", g) before the word "powers", the word "other" and the words " for 4, 7, 14, 17, 26 and article 27 "shall be replaced by ' laid down in these statutes"; I) article 10, which numbered as article 8, shall be amended as follows: (i)) the third sentence shall be deleted; (ii)) the following two new components: the "qualified majority needed 18 votes, representing 68% of the subscribed capital. Abstentions by members present in person or represented shall not prevent the adoption of decisions requiring unanimity. ' j), article 11, which numbered as article 9 shall be amended as follows: (i)) paragraph 1, first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "1. the Board of Directors shall rule on financing, especially for loans and guarantees, and for the taking of a loan, as well as determine the loan interest rate, fee and other charges. On the basis of the decision taken by qualified majority, it may delegate some of its functions to the Management Committee. It defines the following terms and conditions of the delegation, as well as monitor their execution. The Board of Directors controls the accuracy of the Bank's operations and ensure compliance with the Bank's management contracts and statutes, and the Board of Governors shall determine general principles. ") in paragraph 2 (ii) the sixth subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:" the rules for participation in the meetings of the Board of Directors and the provisions applicable to alternates and selected experts, shall be laid down in the rules of procedure. "III) paragraph 5 shall be deleted from the second sentence, the words" acting unanimously "; k) article 13, which numbered as article 11, shall be amended as follows: (i)) in paragraph 3, second subparagraph, the words '. the granting of loans and guarantees ' shall be replaced by ' financing, in particular, the granting of loans and guarantees '; II) in paragraph 4, the words ' on proposals for raising loans or make loans and guarantees ' shall be replaced by ' on proposals for raising loans or granting finance, in particular loans and guarantees "; (iii) paragraph 7), first sentence, the words "officials and other employees" shall be replaced by the word "employees". At the end of the paragraph, the following sentence shall be added: "the rules of procedure shall determine which organ is competent to adopt the provisions applicable to staff."; l) article 14, as the number of article 12 is hereby amended as follows: (i) in paragraph 1 the word) "three" is replaced by the word "six" and "every year to check whether banking operations carried out correctly and the accounting records are in order" shall be replaced by the text "verify Bank operations conform to best banking practice and shall be responsible for auditing the accounts of the Bank"; II) 2 shall be replaced by the following three new paragraphs: ' 2. the Committee referred to in paragraph 1 shall annually examine the banking and accounting. In the end, it verifies that the Bank's operations are carried out in accordance with the statutes and rules of procedure, the formalities and procedures laid down. 3. the Committee referred to in paragraph 1 shall confirm that the financial statements, as well as other financial information contained in the prepared by the Board of Directors, the annual accounts give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Bank, including its assets and liabilities, as well as on its operating results and cash flow for the financial year in question. 4. the rules further establishes the qualifications required of the Committee referred to in paragraph 1, and provided to members of the Committee, the terms and conditions. '; m) in article 15, which numbered as article 13, the words "bank of issue ' shall be replaced by" central bank "; n) article 18, which numbered as article 16, is amended as follows: (i)) in paragraph 1, the text in the first paragraph "grant loans ' shall be replaced by ' shall grant finance, in particular loans and guarantees", the words ' investment projects ' shall be replaced by ' the investment ' and the word ' European ' shall be deleted; in the second paragraph, the words "in exceptional circumstances, which gives permission to the Management Board, acting unanimously" shall be replaced by the words "with the decision of the Board of Directors adopted by a qualified majority ', the words ' loans for investment projects ' shall be replaced by ' financing of investments" and the word "European" shall be deleted; II) in paragraph 3, the words ' the project ' shall be replaced by ' the investment ' and the following sentence shall be added at the end: ', or the solvency of the customer "and the following new second paragraph:" in addition, in accordance with the principles adopted by the Board pursuant to article 7, paragraph 3 (b)), and if it is necessary for the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union as provided for in article 267 activities, Board of Directors, acting by a qualified majority, shall adopt the conditions and arrangements for any funding that are subject to certain risks and is therefore considered by specific action. "; III) paragraph 5 shall be replaced by the following: "5. Bank loans or guarantee total outstanding does not exceed 250% of the total, consisting of its subscribed capital, reserves, non-allocated provisions and profit and loss account. The total of the items in the calculation, by reducing the amount of it – or not – which paid signed as Bank equity participation. The amount paid as equity participation, the Bank never exceeds the total of its paid-in subscribed capital, reserves, non-allocated provisions and profit and loss account. Exceptionally special operations of the Bank, as determined by the Board and the Board of Directors in accordance with point 3, will be divided into separate reserve amount. This paragraph shall also apply to the consolidated accounts of the Bank. " o) article 19, which numbered as article 17, paragraph 1, the words "Commission on guarantees ' shall be replaced by" commissions and other charges "and after the words" to cover the expenses "include text", to ensure themselves against risks "; in paragraph 2, the words ' the project ' shall be replaced by ' the investment '; p) article 20, which numbered as article 18, is amended as follows: (i) the introductory phrase, the words ") loans and guarantees ' shall be replaced by the word" financing "; (ii) in paragraph (a)) 1), the words "projects" and "project" are replaced by the words "investment" and "investment", after the words "the depreciation expenses, or," include the words "If" in the context of other investments, and the words "in other cases, if" shall be deleted; (b)) the word "project" shall be replaced by ' the investment '; (ii) point 2) the following new second paragraph: "However, in accordance with the principles established by the Board pursuant to this Statute, article 7 paragraph 3 (b)), and when it is necessary for the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union as provided for in article 267 activities, Board of Directors, acting by a qualified majority, shall adopt the conditions and procedures relating to the acquisition of the commercial capital, usually in addition to a loan or guarantee, to the extent necessary for financing of investment or programme. '; IV) in point 6, the words "projects" and "replacing the" with the words "investment" and "its"; v) the following new paragraph 7: ' 7. in addition to the lending operations, the Bank may provide technical assistance services in accordance with the rules governing board shall act by a qualified majority and in accordance with these terms of reference. "; q) article 21, which numbered as article 19, shall be amended as follows: (i)) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Any undertaking or public or private entity may apply directly to the funding application for the Bank. Applications may also be made to the Bank either through the Commission or through the Member State in whose territory the investment envisaged. "; II) in paragraph 2, the words "project is to implement" shall be replaced by ' the investment envisaged '; III) points 3 and 4, first sentence, the words ' loan and guarantee applications "and" loan or guarantee applications "are replaced by the words" financial operations "and" financing operations "; (iv)) in paragraph 4, first sentence, the reference to article 20 of the ci is replaced by a reference to articles 18 and 20, the number as 16 and article 18; in the second sentence, the words ' the granting of the loan or guarantee ' shall be replaced by "financing" and the words "project agreement" shall be replaced by the words "the appropriate proposal"; the last sentence, the words ' loan or guarantee ' shall be replaced by the word "financing"; v), 5, 6 and 7, the words ' loan or guarantee ' shall be replaced by the words "funding"; vi) the following new paragraph 8: "8. where there is a need to restructure the financing operation relating to an approved investment to safeguard the Bank's rights and interests, the Management Committee shall take without delay the emergency measures which it deems necessary, forthwith by notice to the Board of Directors."; r) article 22, which numbered as article 20, paragraph 1, the word ' international ' shall be deleted and paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following: "2. the Bank may borrow on the capital markets of the Member States in accordance with the legal provisions applying to those markets. The competent authorities of the Member State to which a derogation is provided for in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 116, paragraph 1, to such a loan can object only if there is reason to fear that the capital market of that State may face serious difficulties. " s) in article 23, which numbered as article 21, paragraph 1 (b)) deleted the text ", issued by the Bank itself or those who have borrowed from it" and in paragraph 3, the words ' the bank of issue ' shall be replaced by "national central bank"; t) article 25, which numbered as article 23, paragraph 1, first sentence, and paragraph 2, after the word "Member" shall be inserted, which currency is not the euro, "; the first sentence of paragraph 1, the words "be deleted in the currency of another Member State ' in paragraph 3 shall be deleted and the words" in gold or convertible currency ", and in paragraph 4, the words ' the project ' shall be replaced by ' the investment '; u) in article 26, which numbered as article 24, deleted the word "between"; v) in article 27, which numbered as article 25, the following sentence shall be added at the end: "it shall ensure the protection of the rights of the staff." w) article 29, which numbered as article 27, first part before the end of the word "Court" add the words "European Union", as well as parts of the following sentence shall be added at the end: "the Bank may provide for arbitration in any contract."; in the second subparagraph shall be deleted, the words "or of the arbitration"; x) article 30, which numbered as article 28 is replaced by the following: ' article 28 1. the Management Board may, acting unanimously, decide to establish subsidiaries or financially independent of other bodies which are legal entities. 2. the Management Board, acting unanimously, adopt the structure referred to in paragraph 1 of the Statute. Statutes specifically define their objectives, structure, capital, attendees, location, financial resources, means of intervention and auditing, as well as their relationship with the Bank's decision-making bodies. 3. the Bank shall have competence to participate in the management of these bodies and to pay the proportion of the subscribed capital by the Board shall be determined by unanimous decision. 4. the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union concerning 1. bodies referred to in paragraph 1, in so far as they are covered by Union legislation, as well as to the members of the decision-making bodies of those bodies to carry out their duties and their staff in accordance with the same rules that apply to banks. Those dividends, capital gains or other income from them, to have the right to this structure, which are not members of the European Union, or Bank, however, apply to the current legislation of the fiscal rules. 5. subject to the limits laid down in these statutes, the Court of Justice of the European Union shall have jurisdiction to hear disputes concerning measures adopted by the authority of bodies covered by Union law. Proceedings against such measures may be proposed any member of such bodies within their competence, the Member States in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 230. 6. the Management Board may, acting unanimously, provide that the structure of the personnel covered by Union legislation, may apply to the staff of the Bank, the applicable regime, taking into account the respective internal procedures. ' Protocol on the location of 13) Protocol on the European communities and of Europol, of the institutions and of certain bodies and departments of the location shall be amended as follows: (a) the title of the Protocol and the preamble) before the word "organization" includes the text "structure," and the title of the Protocol, the words ' and Europol be deleted '; (b) the first recital in the preamble), the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and deleted the reference to the Treaty establishing the European coal and Steel Community, article 77 of the; the second recital shall be deleted; (c) (d)) deleted) a reference to the Court of first instance and the word ' seat ' shall be replaced by the word "seat"; (d) in paragraph (i)) deleted) reference to the European Monetary Institute. Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the Union 14) the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities shall be amended as follows: (a) the first recital in the preamble) the reference to article 28 of the Treaty establishing a single Council and a single Commission of the European Communities shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, and on article 291 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, EAEC, "the abbreviation for ' article 191, and the words" the communities and the European investment bank ' shall be replaced by ' the European Union and the EAEC '; Article 5 (b)) shall be deleted and the change numbers of the following articles; c) in article 7, which numbered as article 6, paragraph 2 shall be deleted and paragraph 1 shall remain without a number. (d) in article 13) numbered as article 12, the words "in accordance with the conditions and procedure laid down by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission ' shall be replaced by" in accordance with the conditions of the European Parliament and of the Council determining the procedure, by means of regulations adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure and after consultation with the relevant authorities. " (e) in article 15) numbered as article 14, the text "the Council shall, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, lay down" shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, after consulting the relevant bodies established "; (f) in article 16) numbered as article 15 of the words ' the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the other institutions concerned, "shall be replaced by ' the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, after consulting the relevant bodies"; g) in article 21, which numbered as article 20, the following text "," word "Advocate General Secretary" shall be replaced by the word "Secretary" and "deleted text", as well as to the members of the Court of first instance and the Secretary "; h) in article 23, which numbered as article 22, the second paragraph shall be deleted; I deleted the final text) "in witness whereof, the undersigned Plenipotentiaries have signed this Protocol, together with the date and the list of signatories. Protocol on the convergence criteria 15) the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in the Treaty establishing the European Community, article 121 is amended as follows: (a)) the title of the Protocol shall be deleted, the words ' referred to in the Treaty establishing the European Community article 121 "; (b)) the first recital, the words ' decisions on the transition to the third stage of economic and Monetary Union ' shall be replaced by "decisions on abrogation of the derogation for Member States having a derogation '; c) article 3, second sentence, the words ' against the currency of any other Member State rate "shall be replaced by ' against the euro"; (d)) shall be deleted in article 6, the words "or by the EMI; e) (does not apply to Latvian language text). Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) 16 the Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland shall be amended as follows: (a) throughout the Protocol, the words ') to move to the third stage of economic and Monetary Union ' shall be replaced by ' to adopt the euro ", the words" to move to the third stage ' shall be replaced by ' to adopt the euro "and the words" to move to the third stage ' shall be replaced by ' euro ' should be introduced; the words "begin the third stage" shall be replaced by "Euro". the words "third stage" shall be replaced by ' after the introduction of the euro ". (b)) in the preamble, the following new second recital: "considering that the 1996. on October 16, 1997 and October 30 the Government of the United Kingdom has notified the Council of its intention not to participate in the third stage of economic and Monetary Union, '; c) deleted paragraph 1, first and third. d) point 2 is replaced by the following: "2. in the light of the United Kingdom Government in 1996 on 16 October 1997 and October 30 statement submitted to the Council, to the United Kingdom this Protocol applies to 8.3 and article 10. '; e) shall be deleted and paragraph 3 shall be changed accordingly a further point numbers, f) paragraph 5, which numbered as paragraph 4, be amended as follows: (i) the first sentence of the article), the list is replaced by the following: ' list of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 245, paragraph 2, except for the first and last sentence, article 245, paragraph 5, article 97, paragraph 2, article 104, paragraph 9 and 11. , article 105 to 5, article 106, 108, 109, 110 and 111.. (a) article 115 c, article 117, paragraph 3, and 188 o Article 245. "; (ii)) the following new second sentence: "the United Kingdom is Also not covered by this Treaty, article 99, paragraph 2 in so far as it relates to a specific broad economic policy guidelines, which apply to the whole euro area. '; (g)), which in point 6 shall be numbered as paragraph 5, the following new first paragraph shall be inserted: ' the United Kingdom trying to avoid an excessive government deficit. ', as well as the beginning of the next part of the text "116. paragraph 4 and article 119 as well as" shall be replaced by ' article 119 and "; (h)), the number of paragraph 7 as paragraph 6, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "6. The United Kingdom is temporarily deprived of the right to vote on the law of the Council referred to in articles listed in paragraph 4, and in the cases referred to in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 116 (4) in the first subparagraph. To this end, the present Agreement shall apply article 116, second paragraph. ". In the second paragraph, the words ' and article 123 (1) ' shall be deleted; (I) in paragraph 9) numbered as paragraph 8, subparagraph (a)), the words "do not move on to this stage" shall be replaced by the words "not to adopt the euro '; (j) in paragraph 10) numbered as paragraph 9, introductory part the introductory phrase shall be replaced by the following: ' the United Kingdom may at any time announce the intention to adopt the euro. In that case: ". Point (a)), the reference to paragraph 2 of article 122 shall be replaced by a reference to article 117A, paragraph 1 and 2; k) in point 11, the number 10, the end of the paragraph, the words "paragraph 3 of article 116, as well as" be deleted and the text "not moved on to the third stage ' shall be replaced by" not implemented. ". Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark 17) Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark shall be amended as follows: (a) the preamble be deleted) the first recital, in the second recital, which shall become the first recital, the words ' Danish joining the third stage of economic and Monetary Union ' shall be replaced by ' Denmark's refusal of derogation "and the following new second recital," considering that the 1993 3 November the Government of Denmark has notified the Council of its intention not to participate in the third stage of economic and Monetary Union ,”; (b) paragraph 1 and 3) shall be deleted and the subsequent paragraphs accordingly change the numbers; (c) in paragraph 2) in numbers as in paragraph 1, the first sentence is replaced by the following sentence: "in view of the Danish Government on 3 November 1993, submitted to the Council in a statement, Denmark's exceptional status."; (d) in paragraph 4) numbered as paragraph 2., the reference to paragraph 2 of article 122 shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 117. Protocol on the Schengen provisions 18) Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union, is hereby amended as follows: (a) the title of the Protocol) the text "of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into ' shall be replaced by ' Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into '; (b)) the preamble shall be amended as follows: (i)) the first recital, the words ' the latter is intended to improve the integration of Europe and, in particular, to allow the European Union to rapidly become an area of freedom, security and justice; ' shall be replaced by the following text: ' are included in the framework of the European Union by 1997 2 October the Amsterdam Treaty "; (ii)), the second recital shall be replaced by the following: "desiring to preserve the Schengen acquis as it had since the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam, and to develop this acquis in order to help achieve the objective of providing the citizens of the Union an area of freedom, security and justice without internal frontiers"; (iii)) the third recital shall be deleted; (iv)) in the fifth recital, which shall become the fourth recital, the words ' not that agreement the parties and signatories "shall be replaced with the words" not involved in all the provisions of the Schengen acquis, "and in the end, the words" to accept them in full or in part "shall be replaced with the words" wholly or partially adopt other provisions "; v) the sixth recital, which shall become the fifth recital, the end part is deleted, the words "and that those provisions should only be used as a last resort"; vi) seventh recital, which shall become the sixth recital, the end of the paragraph, the words "because these two countries have confirmed their willingness to be bound by the provisions mentioned above, on the basis of the 1996 December 19, signed an agreement in Luxembourg ' shall be replaced by" in both those States, as well as the Nordic countries that are Member States of the European Union, the obligations in the Nordic Passport Union rules; " c) in article 1, the first sentence is replaced by the following sentence: "the Kingdom of Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden are allowed to implement closer cooperation between areas subject to rules adopted by the Council, which is part of the Schengen acquis. '; d) article 2 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 2 concerns the Schengen acquis referred to in article 1, without prejudice to the Member States in 2003 16 April. Article 3 of the Act of accession and 25 April 2005 Act of accession, article 4. The Council replaced the Executive Committee established by the Schengen agreements. '; e) article 3 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 3 the participation of Denmark in the adoption of the rules by which the development of the Schengen acquis, as well as the implementation and application of these rules in Denmark is governed by the relevant provisions in the Protocol on the position of Denmark. '; f) article 4 shall be deleted in the first paragraph of the text ", which is not bound by the Schengen acquis"; g) article 5 shall be replaced by the following: "article 5 1. Proposals and initiatives on how to develop the Schengen acquis, apply the relevant provisions of the Treaty. In this context, where either Ireland or the United Kingdom is not in an acceptable time announced to the Council in writing that it wishes to engage, the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union referred to in Article 280 d of the permit will be deemed to be granted in paragraph 1, the Member States and Ireland or the United Kingdom if one of them wants to get involved in the relevant areas of cooperation. 2. If it is considered that either Ireland or the United Kingdom has made a statement after the decision, adopted in accordance with article 4, it shall, within three months may, however, notify the Council that it does not wish to take part in such a proposal or initiative implementation. In that case, Ireland or the United Kingdom does not take part in such a proposal or initiative. After receipt of the latter notification, the procedure used for the adoption of measures by which the development of the Schengen acquis, stopped to point 3 or 4, the procedures set out in the end or until the notice is cancelled, you can do so at any time during the procedure. 3. a Member State which has come up with the notification referred to in paragraph 2, shall cease to apply to any decision adopted by the Council in accordance with paragraph 4, of the date on which the proposed measure shall take effect, in so far as the Council considers it necessary and subject to the conditions determined by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, in a decision on a proposal from the Commission. The decision shall be taken according to the following criteria, the Council shall endeavour to maintain the widest possible participation of the Member State concerned, seriously affecting the various parts of the Schengen acquis and the interoperability, while respecting their coherence. The Commission shall submit a proposal as soon as possible after the notification referred to in paragraph 2. If necessary, after two consecutive meetings of the Council shall take a decision within four months of receipt of the Commission's proposal. 4. If the time limit of four months the Council has not acted, the Member State may ask the question immediately put the European Council for consideration. In such a case, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision at the next meeting, subject to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. 5. If paragraph 3 or 4, the end of the procedure set out in the Council, or, where appropriate, the European Council has not acted, the measures for the development of the Schengen acquis in the decision-making procedure, the end stop. If this is accepted, then any decision which the Council adopts in accordance with article 4, the Member State concerned shall cease to apply from the date of the event entry into force, to the extent determined by the Commission, and subject to the conditions laid down by the Commission, the Member State concerned has waived the notification referred to in paragraph 2, before the measure was adopted. The Commission shall adopt the measures to date. In making its decision, the Commission shall respect the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. "; h) article 6, first paragraph, the first sentence shall be deleted at the end of the text ", based on 1996 December 19, signed an agreement in Luxembourg"; I) article 7 shall be repealed and article 8 shall be numbered as article 7; Annex j) is repealed. Protocol on the application of article 22A to the United Kingdom and Ireland) 19 the Protocol on the Treaty establishing the European Community article 14 the application of certain aspects of the United Kingdom and Ireland shall be amended as follows: (a) the name of the Protocol), the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union; b) in article 1, first paragraph, point (a)), the citizens of States which are Contracting Parties to the European economic area Treaty "shall be replaced by the words" citizens "; c) in article 1, first and second subparagraphs, article 2 and article 3, second paragraph, the reference to article 14 shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (a) and article 62 22. The Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice 20) the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland shall be amended as follows: (a) the title of the Protocol) added at the end of the words "in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice"; (b) in the second recital in the preamble) reference to the CIA to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 22A; c) in article 1, first sentence, the words ' pursuant to title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community ' shall be replaced by ' in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three of the "; the second sentence shall be deleted and the following subparagraph is added: "for the purposes of this article, a qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3."; d) article 2, first sentence of the paragraph, the words ' title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community "shall be replaced by ' of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, the provisions of title IV"; the third sentence of the paragraph, the words "as well as the acquis communautaire ' shall be replaced by ' nor the ' acquis communautaire ', nor, and the acquis of the Union"; e) article 3(1) is amended as follows: (i)), first paragraph, first sentence, the words ' pursuant to title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community ' shall be replaced by ' applying the IV of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union ' and the second sentence shall be deleted; After the second paragraph of II), add the following new subparagraph: "the measures adopted in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 61 c, impose conditions for the UK and Ireland for membership assessments in areas covered by the third part of title IV. In this article, a qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3. "; (f)) 4, 5 and 6, the words ' title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community ' shall be replaced by ' Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three of the "; g) in article 4, second sentence, the reference to paragraph 3 of article 11 shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 280 f.; h) new Article 4A shall be inserted: ' Article 4A 1. This Protocol, the United Kingdom and Ireland apply also in relation to measures proposed or adopted in accordance with part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and title IV amending the measures in force which binds them. 2. If the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, determines that the United Kingdom and Ireland do not participate in the amended measure in force, make it impossible to implement in other Member States or the Union, it may urge those countries in accordance with articles 3 or 4, to come up with a statement. 3. for the purposes of article will begin with an additional period of two months from the date when the Council determines that implementation of the impossible. If the two months after the Council has determined that the implementation of measures for the impossible, the United Kingdom or Ireland has not come up with a notification under article 3 or 4, the measure in force, it is no longer binding or enforceable, unless the Member State concerned has come up with a notification in accordance with article 4, before a measure amending the measures in force, enters into force. This provision shall enter into force from the date of entry into force of the measure of the amending measure or two months at the end of the period, whichever is the later. This article needs the Council, after consulting the issue fully, Act by a qualified majority of the members of the Council representing the Member States participating or having participated in the adoption of the amending measure. A qualified majority of the Council shall be determined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3 (a)). 3. the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may determine that the United Kingdom or Ireland if necessary, take the direct financial consequences that will inevitably result from the participation of finally existing measures. 4. This article is without prejudice to article 4. '; I) at the end of article 5, the following shall be added: "unless the Council, by unanimous decision of all members, after consulting the European Parliament, decides otherwise."; j), the words ' article 6 the relevant provisions of that Treaty, including article 68, "shall be replaced by ' the relevant provisions of the Treaty. '; k) include a new Article 6a: "Article 6a provisions laid down on the basis of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 16 b, and without prejudice to the processing of personal data within the Member States, carry out the activities covered by the third part of title IV, Chapter 4 and 5, the United Kingdom and Ireland are not binding, if the United Kingdom or Ireland is not bound by the rules of the Union governing judicial cooperation in criminal matters or police cooperation, which must comply with the rules laid down on the basis of article 16 b. "l) in article 7, the words ' articles 3 and 4" shall be replaced by "3, 4 and 4A ' and the words ' Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into ' shall be replaced by ' Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into '; m) in article 8, the words "the President of the Council" shall be replaced by the word "Council"; n) the following new article 9: "article 9 in relation to Ireland this Protocol shall not apply the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 61 h.". The Protocol on the position of Denmark 21) the Protocol on the position of Denmark shall be amended as follows: (a) the preamble) is amended as follows: (i)) after the second recital included three new considerations: "aware that the Edinburgh decision resulting from the legal regime in the context of conservation agreements will significantly limit Denmark's participation in important areas of cooperation of the Union and that the Union would be in the interest of ensuring the integrity of the acquis in the area of freedom, security and justice; Desiring therefore to introduce legal re glamentācij system to ensure Denmark the opportunity to participate in such measures, proposed in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three, and allow the use of this possibility to Denmark in accordance with its own constitutional requirements. Bearing in mind that Denmark will not prevent the other Member States in the further development of cooperation with respect to measures not binding on Denmark, "; (ii) the penultimate recital in the text) ' Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into ' shall be replaced by ' Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into '; b) in article 1, first paragraph, first sentence, the words ' title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community ' shall be replaced by ' Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three of the "; (c)) shall be deleted in article 1, first paragraph, second sentence and add the following new paragraph: "in this article, a qualified majority shall be fixed in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3."; d) article 2 shall be replaced by the following: ' article 2 none of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union the provisions of title IV, no action defined for the application of this section, any provision in an international agreement concluded by the Union pursuant to that title, and no decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union, interpreting such provisions or measures or any measures that may be modified or amended in accordance with this section shall not be binding upon or applicable in Denmark; such provisions, measures or decisions do not affect Denmark's competences, rights and obligations; no such provision, measure or decision shall not amend the community or Union acquis, as well as they are not part of the Union, if applicable to Denmark. In particular, the legal acts of the Union relating to police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters adopted before the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, which has been amended, Denmark is still binding and constant applicable. "; (e)) the following new Article 2A: "Article 2A article 2 of this Protocol shall also apply to those laid down in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 16 b and concerning personal data processing in the Member States when carrying out activities within the scope of the third part of title IV, Chapter 4 and 5. "; f) article 4 becomes article 6; g) article 5, which numbered as article 4, shall be amended as follows: (i)) throughout the article, the word "decision" shall be replaced by the word "measures"; II) in paragraph 1, the words ', the application of title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community rules "shall be replaced by" and "under this part" and "the Member States referred to in article 1 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union as well as Ireland or the United Kingdom if those Member States will participate in the specific areas of cooperation. ' shall be replaced by ' Member States, subject to specific measures."; (iii) in paragraph 2 of the text) "the Member States referred to in article 1 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union will consider" shall be replaced by ' Member States shall, subject to the specific measures, and Denmark will consider "; h) article 6, which numbered as article 5, shall be amended as follows: (i)) first sentence, the words "of the Treaty on European Union, article 13, paragraph 1 and article 17" shall be replaced by ' Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 13, paragraph 1, article 28A and 28 b to 28 e article "and deleted the last sentence ', but it will not prevent the development of closer cooperation between Member States in this area. '; II) Insert the following new third sentence: "Denmark will not prevent the other Member States in the further development of cooperation in this area. '; (iii) the new fourth sentence) at the end of the following sentence shall be added: ', not also available to the Union military forces "; IV) includes two new components: the "law to be adopted by the Council unanimously, require a unanimous decision taken by the members of the Council, except the Danish Government representative. In this article, a qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. "; I) after the title "part III" included in article 6, which takes over the text of article 4; (j) article 7 included) before the heading "part IV"; k) the following new article 8: article 8 Denmark 1 in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements, and without prejudice to article 7, you can always notify to the other Member States that, starting with the first day of the month following the notification, part I of this Protocol shall be replaced by the provisions laid down in the annex to this Protocol. In this case, the appropriate changes to the Protocol, article 5 to 8 numbers. 2. six months after the entry into force of paragraph 1 of this article, the notification provided for in all Schengen acquis and measures adopted for its development, which so far have been binding on Denmark in accordance with international law, is binding upon Denmark as Union law. '; l) Protocol add the following new text: "annex article 1 subject to article 3, Denmark shall not take part in the adoption of measures by the Council, proposed in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three. The legislation to be adopted by the Council unanimously, require a unanimous decision taken by the members of the Council, except the Danish Government representative. In this article, a qualified majority shall be defined in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 205 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. 2. in accordance with article 1 and article 3, 4 and 8, article IV of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union section, measures imposed pursuant to this section, the provisions of international agreements concluded by the Union pursuant to that title as well as the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union, with which interprets those rules or measures not binding on Denmark and not applicable in that country. Such provisions, measures or decisions do not affect Denmark's competences, rights and obligations. Such provisions, measures or decisions not amending the acquis communautaire and the acquis of the Union relating to Denmark and is not part of the legal system of the Union relating to Denmark. 3. Article 1. within three months after the proposal was submitted to the Council or to the initiative, in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three, Denmark may notify the President of the Council, that it wishes to take part in the adoption of the proposed measure and implementation, in which case Denmark acquires such rights. 2. where the measures referred to in paragraph 1 is not possible to determine a reasonable period of time, with the participation of Denmark, the Council of the measures in question may be determined in accordance with article 1 without the participation of Denmark. In such a case, article 2 shall apply. Article 4 the determination of the measures, the application of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three, Denmark may at any time notify the Council and the Commission of its intention to adopt the measure in question. In this case, the contract referred to in Article 280 (F) the procedure provided for in paragraph 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis. 1. Article 5 of this Protocol shall apply to Denmark in relation to measures proposed or adopted in accordance with part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and title IV amending the measures in force, which it binds. 2. If the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, determines that the Danish opt-out in the amended measure in force doing its implementation impossible in other Member States or the Union, it may urge the countries mentioned under article 3 or 4, to come up with a statement. 3. for the purposes of article will begin with an additional period of two months from the date when the Council determines that implementation of the impossible. If the two months after the Council has determined that the implementation of the impossible, Denmark has not come up with a notification under article 3 or 4, the measure in force, it is no longer binding or enforceable unless it is presented with a notification in accordance with article 4, before a measure amending the measures in force, enters into force. This provision shall enter into force from the date of entry into force of the measure of the amending measure or two months at the end of the period, whichever is the later. This article needs the Council, after consulting the issue fully, Act by a qualified majority of the members of the Council representing the Member States participating or having participated in the adoption of the amending measure. A qualified majority of the Council shall be determined in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 3 (a)). 3. the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may determine that Denmark, where appropriate, take the direct financial consequences that will inevitably result from the participation of finally existing measures. 4. This article is without prejudice to article 4. '; 6. Article 1. A notification in accordance with article 4 shall be submitted no later than six months after the measure by which the development of the Schengen acquis, is finally adopted. If Denmark does not submit a notification in accordance with articles 3 or 4, in relation to any of these measures to a development of the Schengen acquis, the Member States that the measure is binding, and Denmark will consider appropriate measures which are to be carried out. 2. In accordance with article 3 of the notice provided in respect of a measure by the development of the Schengen acquis, irrevocably acknowledges the statement, in accordance with article 3 provided for any future proposals and initiatives related to the development of the measure in question, in so far as such proposals or initiatives in the development of the Schengen acquis. Article 7 of the rules laid down on the basis of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 15A, and without prejudice to the processing of personal data within the Member States, carry out the activities covered by the third part of title IV, Chapter 4 and 5, Denmark is not bound if Denmark is not bound by Union rules governing judicial cooperation in criminal matters or police cooperation , which must comply with the rules laid down on the basis of article 15a. Article 8 If the cases provided for in this part, Denmark is bound by a measure laid down by way of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV, relating to specific measures applicable to Denmark, subject to the provisions of that agreement. Article 9 Where Denmark is not bound by the measure laid down by the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three, it is not binding in the financial impact of the measure, except for administrative costs, unless the Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, decides otherwise. ". Protocol on asylum for nationals of Member States of the Union 22) Protocol on asylum for nationals of Member States of the European Union shall be amended as follows: (a) the preamble) is amended as follows: (i)) the first recital shall be replaced by the following: "whereas, pursuant to the Treaty on European Union, article 6, paragraph 1, the Union recognises the rights, freedoms and principles set out in the Charter of fundamental rights;" (ii)) the following new second recital: ' whereas the Treaty on European Union, article 6 paragraph 3 of the fundamental rights as guaranteed by the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms as general principles is part of the legal system of the Union; "; (iii)) in the second recital, which shall become the third recital, the reference to paragraph 2 of article 6 shall be replaced by a reference to article 6, paragraphs 1 and 3; (iv) the third recital), which become the fourth recital, the reference to paragraph 1 of article 6 shall be replaced by a reference to article 1A; v) third and fourth recital, which shall become the fourth and the fifth recital, the word "principles" shall be replaced by the word "values"; the sentence adequate grammatical adjustments; the fourth recital, which shall become the fifth recital, the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community article 309 shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 7; vi) fifth recital, which shall become the sixth recital, the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union; VII) seventh recital, which shall become the eighth recital, shall be deleted; (b)) the sole article shall be amended as follows: (b) in paragraph (i))) after the word "Council" shall be inserted the words "or, where appropriate, the European Council ' and the words ' shall be added at the end with regard to the Member State of which a citizen of the asylum applicant"; (ii)) (c)) shall be replaced by the following: "(c)) if the Council has adopted a decision in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 7, paragraph 1, in respect of the Member State of which a citizen is an applicant for asylum or if the European Council has adopted a decision in accordance with article 7 of the said agreement (2) in respect of the Member State of which a citizen is the applicant for asylum;". Protocol on economic, social and territorial cohesion 23) Protocol on economic and social cohesion shall be amended as follows: a throughout the Protocol, text), the words "economic and social cohesion ' shall be replaced by the words" economic, social and territorial cohesion '; (b)) the preamble shall be amended as follows: (i)) the first, second, fifth, sixth and fourteenth recitals shall be deleted; (ii)) the following new first recital: "Recalling that the Treaty on European Union, article 2 provides for the objective-to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity between Member States, and that economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union belong to the shared areas of expertise listed in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 2 c, paragraph 2 (c))"; (iii)), the fourth recital, which shall become the third recital shall be replaced by the following: "Recalling that the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in article 161 provides for the establishment of a cohesion fund;" (iv)), the eleventh recital, which shall become the eighth recital, shall be deleted at the end the words "and stresses the importance of economic and social cohesion, inclusion of the principles of this Treaty in article 2 and 3. '; v) the fifteenth recital, which shall become the eleventh recital shall be deleted, the words "to create up to 31 December 1993,"; vi) in the last recital, the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. Other protocols 24) for the purposes of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure in the first recital in the preamble, the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. 25) the Protocol on France, the words "in its overseas territories ' shall be replaced by the words" in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna. 26) the Protocol on external relations of the Member States relating to the crossing of external borders in part a reference to the provisions of title IV of the Treaty, article 62 (2) (a)) is replaced by the reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union under Title IV, article 69, paragraph 2 (b)). 27) the Protocol on article 17 of the Treaty on European Union, part of the provisions deleted the first part of the sentence "one year after the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam". 28) the Protocol on the system of public broadcasting in the Member States in the preamble the preamble text in the last recital ", which shall be annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community ' shall be replaced by the words ', which shall be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union". 29) Protocol on the Netherlands Antilles imports of refined petroleum products in the European Union, article 3, paragraph 3, second sentence, delete the words ", adopted by a qualified majority '. 30) the Protocol on the Treaty establishing the European Community article 141 is amended as follows: (a) the name of the Protocol), the reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union; (b) the article before) the only reference to article 141 shall be inserted the words "on the functioning of the European Union". 31) the Protocol on the special conditions for Greenland, the words "of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community" shall be replaced by ' Treaty on the functioning of the European Union ", as well as of article 2 shall be deleted. 32) protocol annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, is hereby amended as follows: (a) the title is replaced by the) protocol name "Protocol on article 40.3.3 of the Constitution of Ireland"; (b)), the words "no rules nor the Treaty of the European Union, not the treaties establishing the European Communities ' shall be replaced by" nothing in the treaties, the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community ". 33) Protocol on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for coal and steel shall be amended as follows: (a) in the preamble to the first two) observations shall be replaced by following new first recital: "Recalling that all the European coal and Steel Community, the assets and liabilities of the 2002 23 July is 24 July 2002 the European Community served;" (b)) article 1 paragraph 1 shall be deleted and changed accordingly the next two point numbers; Article 2 (c)) shall be divided into two parts, the first part of the end with the words ", including guiding principles.". This article, moreover, is hereby amended as follows: (i)) in the first paragraph, the words "on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, shall adopt unanimously ' shall be replaced by ' obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, in accordance with a special legislative procedure '; II) in the second paragraph, the words "and the relevant decision-making procedures, which govern, inter alia, as to adopt multiannual financial guidelines" shall be replaced by the words "the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, adopt measures laying down multiannual financial guidelines"; (d) article 4 shall be repealed.) 2. Article 1 of the Protocol of the European system of central banks and of the European Central bank, of the Protocol on the Statute of the European investment bank and the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, as amended by the Treaty of Lisbon, article shall be numbered in accordance with the annex to this Protocol the attached table. References to these Protocols Protocol articles adapted in accordance with the correlation tables. 2. the reference to article 1 of the Protocol referred to in paragraph 1 of the said Protocol and article article points, which are numbered or rearrange according to Protocol and other protocols, and reference the primary legislation adapted in accordance with this Protocol. Where appropriate, the following adjustments shall apply also in respect of the provisions that have been canceled. 3. the reference to article 1 of the Protocol referred to in paragraph 1 of the preamble, recital or article and article points, which are numbered according to the Protocol, or rearrange, which contains other instruments or acts, be read as a reference to this Protocol the preamble, recitals and articles and the article points, which are numbered or rearrange according to Protocol.
Annex correlation table referred to in article 2 of Protocol No 1 amending the protocols annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (A) Protocol on the Statute of the European system of central banks and of the European Central BANK old numbering of the Protocol New numbering of the Protocol article 1 article 1 article 2 article 2 article 3 article 3 article 4 Article 4 Article 5 article 5 article 6 article 6 article 7 article 7 article 8 article 8 9. Article 9 Article 10 article 10 article 11 article 11 article 12 article 12 article 13 Article 13 article 14 article 14 article 15 article 15 article 16 article 16 Article 17 article 17 article 18 article 18 article 19 article 19 article 20 article 20 article 21 Article 21 article 22 article 22 article 23 article 23 article 24 Article 24 Article 25 article 25 article 26 article 26 article 27 article 27 article 28 article 28 29. article article 29 Article 30 article 30 article 31 article 31 article 32 article 32 article 33 article 33 article 34 article 34 article 35 article 35 article 36 Article 36 Article 37 (repealed) article 38 article 37 article 38 article 39 article 40 article 41 article 41 article 40 article 41 article 42 article 43 article 42 article 43 article 44 article 45 of article 44 article 46 article 45 article 46 article 47 article 48 article 49 article 49
Article 48 article 50 (repealed) Article 51 (repealed) article 52 article 49 article 50 article 53 B. Protocol on the Statute of the European investment BANK old numbering of the Protocol New numbering of the Protocol article 1 article 1 article 2 article 2 article 3 article 3 article 4 Article 4 Article 5 article 5 article 6 (repealed) article 7 (repealed) article 8 article 6 article 9 Article 7 article 10 article 8 article 9 Article 11 article 12 article 10 article 13 article 11 14. Article 12 article 15 article 13 article 16 article 14 article 17 article 15 article 18 article 16 Article 19 article 17 article 20 article 18 article 21 Article 19 article 22 article 20 article 23 article 21 Article 24 Article 22 article 23 article 25 article 26 article 24 Article 25 article 27 article 28 article 29 article 26 article 27 article 28 article 30 C. Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union old numbering of the Protocol new numbering of the Protocol article 1 article 1 article 2 article 2 article 3 article 3 article 4 Article 4 Article 5 (repealed)


Article 6 article 5 article 7 article 6 article 7 article 8 article 9 Article 8 article 9 Article 10 article 11 article 10 article 11 article 12 article 13 article 12 article 13 article 14 article 15 article 14 article 15 article 16 Article 17 article 16 Article 17 article 18 article 19 article 18 article 19 article 20 article 21 article 22 article 20 article 21 article 22 article 23 of Protocol No 2 amending the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community In the TREATY the High Contracting Parties, recalling the need to fully stored to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community Treaty provision legal consequences; Desiring to adapt that Treaty to the new rules laid down in the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, in particular in the institutional and financial fields, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be added to the Lisbon Treaty and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community shall be amended as follows: article 1 of this Protocol amending the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (hereinafter referred to as "EURATOM Treaty"), as it is in effect on the date entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. (Does not apply to Latvian language text.) 2. Article title III of the EAEC Treaty "provisions governing the institutions" shall be replaced by the name of "institutional and financial provisions". Article 3 of title III of the EAEC Treaty the following chapter shall be inserted at the beginning: "some chapter I of the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, the application of the PROVISIONS of article 106A 1. this agreement applies to the Treaty on European Union, article 7, 9 to 9. fpant, article 48, paragraph 2 and 5, as well as article 49 and 49 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in article 16. , The Treaty on the functioning of the European Union up to 201. Article 190, 204-211, 213 article, article 215.236.238, 239, 240, and 241.245. Article 246 to 262, articles 268 to. 277, 279. Article 280, 283, 290, and article 292, as well as the Protocol on the transitional provisions. 2. In this agreement, references to the Union, the "Treaty on European Union", "Treaty on the functioning of the European Union" or "agreements", contained in paragraph 1 of this article, as well as references that contain both of these treaties and the protocols annexed to this agreement, respectively, as references to the European Atomic Energy Community and to this agreement. 3. The Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union do not derogate from the provisions of this Treaty. " Article 4 of title III of the EAEC Treaty 1, 2, and 3. the chapter number as, respectively, 2, 3, and Chapter 4. 5. Article 3 of the EAEC Treaty shall be repealed. Article 107.132. Article 136 up to 143, 146-156, article 158 article 163 to 165 to 170, Articles 173, 173, (a) and article 175, 177-179 article 180, 181, 183. b., 183, 190 and 204 a, article. 6. Article IV of the EAEC Treaty the section heading "financial provisions" shall be replaced by the heading "specific financial provisions". 1. Article 7 of the EAEC Treaty, third paragraph of article 38 and the third paragraph of article 82 the references to articles 141 and 142.. are replaced by references to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and article 226.227. 2. Eaec Treaty article 171, paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 of article 176 of the references to article 183 shall be replaced by references to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 279. 3. Article 172 of the EAEC Treaty in paragraph 4, the reference to paragraph 5 of article 177 shall be replaced by a reference to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 272. 4. throughout the EAEC Treaty the words ' Court of Justice ' shall be replaced by ' Court of Justice of the European Union "in the fold. Article 8 article 191 of the EAEC Treaty shall be replaced by the following: ' article 191, in the territory of the Member States of the community have privileges and immunities needed to carry out its tasks under conditions which are contained in the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union. ". Article 9 Article 206 of the EAEC Treaty shall be replaced by the following: ' article 206 the community with one or more States or international organizations may conclude association agreements providing for reciprocal rights and obligations, common action and special procedures. Such contracts shall, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, the Council concluded. If such a contract amendment of this Treaty, the amendments must first be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Treaty on European Union, article 48, paragraph 2 to 5 ". Article 10 of the European Atomic Energy Community income and expenditure, with the exception of the supply agency and the joint venture income and expenses made for the Union budget.
Annex correlation table referred to in article 5 of the Treaty of Lisbon a. Treaty on European Union old numbering of the Treaty on European Union numbering in the Treaty of Lisbon New numbering of the Treaty on European Union title I — common provisions title I — common provisions title I — common provisions article 1 article 1 article 1 article 1 article 2 article 2 article 2 article 3 article 3 (repealed) 1 article 3 article 4 Article 3 article 4 Article 2 5 (repealed) article 3 5 (repealed) Article 4 6 article 6 article 6 article 7 article 7 article 7 article 7 article 8 title II-provisions amending the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to establishing the European Community title II — provisions on democratic principles title II-provisions on democratic principles article 8 (repealed) article 5 8 article 9 Article 8a article 8b 6 10 article 11 article 8 c Article 12 title III-rules Amending the Treaty establishing the European coal and Steel Community title III — provisions on the institutions title III — provisions on the institutions article 9 (repealed) article 7 9 Article 13 article 9 Article 8 14 9 9 15. article article article 9 c 9 d 10 16 article article article 11 17 article 9 e article 18 article 9 f, article 12 19 title IV-provisions Amending the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community title IV — provisions on enhanced cooperation title IV — provisions on enhanced cooperation article 10 (replaced) 13 27 a to 27 e (replaced) articles 40 to 40 b (replaced) articles 43 to 45 (replaced) article 10 article 14 20 title V-provisions on a common foreign and security policy title V — General provisions on the Union's external action and specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy title V — General provisions on the Union's external action and Specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy chapter 1 — General provisions on the Union's external action chapter 1 — General provisions on the Union's external action article 10 article 21 Article 10b article 22 Chapter 2 — specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy chapter 2 — specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy section 1 – common provisions section 1 – common provisions article 10 c Article 23 article 11 article 11 article 24 Article 12 article 12 article 25 13. article article 13 article 26 article 13A article 27 article 14 article 14 article 28 article 15 article 15 article 29 article 22 (moved) article 15a article 30 Article 23 (moved) Article 15b article 31 article 16 article 16 article 32 article 17 (moved) article 28 a article 42 article 18 article 18 article 33 article 19 article 19 article 34 article 20 article 20 article 35 article 21 Article 21 Article 36 article 22 (moved) 15. (a) article 30 Article 23 (moved) Article 15b article 31 article 24 Article 24 Article 37 article 25 article 25 article 38 article 25A article 39 article 47 (moved) article 25B article 40 article 26 (repealed) article 27 (repealed) article 27 a (replaced) article 15 10 article 20 article 27 b (replaced) article 15 10 article 20 article 27 c (replaced) article 15 10 article 20 article 27 d (replaced) article 20 article 15 10 27. (e) article (replaced) article 15 10 article 20 article 28 article 28 article 41 section 2 — provisions on the common security and defence policy section 2 — provisions on the common security and defence policy article 17 (moved) article 28 a article 42 article 28B article 28 c 43 article 44 article 45 article 28 d 28 e article article article 46 title VI-provisions on police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (repealed) article 16 29 (replaced) article (17 30. replaced) article 18 31 (replaced) article 19 32 (replaced) article 20 33 (replaced) article 21 34 (repealed) article 35 (repealed) article 36 (replaced) article 22 37 (repealed) article 38 (repealed) article 39 (repealed) article 40 (replaced) Article 23 10 article 20 article 40 a (replaced) Article 23 10 article 20 article 40 b (replaced) Article 23 10 article 20 article 41 (repealed) article 42 (repealed) Title VII-provisions on closer cooperation (replaced) 24 title IV-provisions of enhanced cooperation title IV-closer cooperation provisions article 43 (repealed) article 24 10 article 20 article 43A (repealed) article 24 10 article 20 article 43 (b) (repealed) article 24 10 article 20 article 44 (repealed) article 24 10 article 20 article 44 (repealed) article 24 10 article 20 article 45 (repealed) article 24 10 article 20 section VII-final provisions title VI — final provisions title VI-final provisions article 46 (repealed) article 46A article 47 article 47 (moved) article 25B, 40. Article 48 article 48 article 48 article 49 article 49 article 49 article 49 article 49 article 50 article 51 article 52 article 49 c. Article 50 (repealed) Article 51 article 51 article 53 article 52 article 52 article 54 article 53 article 53 article 55, article (B). The Treaty on the functioning of the European Union old numbering of the Treaty establishing the European Community numbering in the Treaty of Lisbon new numbering of the Treaty on The functioning of the European Union part one-principles part one-principles part one-principles article 1 (repealed) Article 1a article 1 article 2 (repealed) 25-title I categories and areas of Union competence title I — categories and areas of Union competence article 2 a article 2 article 2 article 3 article 4 2 c Article 2 d article 2 e of article 5 article 6 article title II-provisions having general application title II — provisions having general application article 2 f article 7 article 3 paragraph 1 (repealed) article 26 3 of paragraph 2 of article 3 article 8 article 4 (moved) Article 97 article 119 article 5 (replaced) article 27 article 9 Article 5b article 10 article 6 article 6 article 11 Article 153, paragraph 2 (moved) Article 6a article 12 article 6 (b) article 28 13 article 7 (repealed) article 29 8 (repealed) article 30 9 (repealed) article 10 (repealed) 31 11 (replaced) Article 280 a to 280.32 (b) Article 326 to 334 Article 11a (replaced) Article 280 a to 280.32 (b) article 326 to 334 article 12 (moved) article 16 d article 18 article 13 (moved) article 16 e article 19 article 14 (moved) article 22A article 26 article 15 (moved) Article 22b article 27 article 16 article 16 article 14 Article 255 (moved) article 16 a article 15 article 256 (replaced) article 16 article 16 article 16 c Article 17 second Part-citizenship of the Union part two — non-discrimination and citizenship of the Union part two — non-discrimination and citizenship of the Union article 12 (moved) article 16 d article 18 article 13 (moved) article 16 e article 19 article 17 article 17 article 20 article 18 article 18 article 21 Article 19 article 19 article 22 article 20 article 20 article 23 article 21 Article 21 Article 24 22. article article 22 article 25 part three-Community policies part three — policies and internal actions of the Union in the third part-and internal actions of the Union title I — the internal market title I — the internal market article 14 (moved) article 22A article 26 article 15 (moved) Article 22b article 27 title I-free movement of goods-title I free movement of goods-title II free movement of goods article 23 article 23 article 28 article 24 Article 24 Article 29 Chapter 1-the Customs Union Chapter 1-the Customs Union
Chapter 1 — the Customs Union article 25 article 25 article 30 article 26 article 26 article 31 article 27 article 27 article 32 part three, title X — customs cooperation (moved) chapter 1a — customs cooperation chapter 2 — customs cooperation article 135 (moved) article 27A article 33 Chapter 2-prohibition of quantitative restrictions between Member States chapter 2-prohibition of quantitative restrictions between Member States chapter 3-prohibition of quantitative restrictions between Member States article 28 article 28 article 34 article 29 Article 29 35. article article 30 article 30 article 36 Article 31 article 31 article 37 section II section II-agriculture-agriculture and fisheries-title III agriculture and fisheries article 32 article 32 article 33 article 38 of article 33 article 39 article 34 article 34 article 40 article 35 article 35 article 36 article 41 to article 36 Article 42 article 37 article 37 article 38 article 43 to article 38 title III article 44-Person , services and free movement of capital-title III, persons, services and capital can move freely section IV-the persons, services and capital Chapter 1 free movement of workers-Chapter 1-Chapter 1 workers — workers article 39 article 39 article 45 article 40 article 40 article 46 article 41 article 41 article 47 article 42 article 42 article 48 Chapter 2 — right of establishment Chapter 2 — right of establishment Chapter 2 — right of establishment article 43 article 43 article 44 article 49 of
44. Article 50, article 45, article 45, article 46, article 51, article 46, article 52, article 47 article 47, article 53, article 48 article 48, article 54, article 294 (moved) article 48 article article 55 Chapter 3 Chapter 3-services-services chapter 3-services article 49 article 49 article 50 article 56 50. Article 57, article 51 article 51, article 58. Article 52 article 52, article 59, article 53 article 53 article article 60 article 54 article 54 61. Article 55 article 55, article article 62 Chapter 4-capital and payments Chapter 4-capital and payments Chapter 4-capital and payments article 56 Article 56 Article 57 Article 63 in article 57 Article 58 article 64 to 58. article article 65 Article 59 article 59 article 66 article 60 (moved) article 61 h article 75 title IV-visas, asylum, immigration and other policies related to free movement of persons title IV — area of freedom, security and Justice section V — area of freedom, security and justice Chapter 1 — General provisions Chapter 1-General provisions article 61 article 61 article 61 33 67 article 68 article 69.61 (b) article article article 61 c 70. Article 61 (d) article 34 71. Article 64 paragraph 1 (replaced) article 61 e article 35 72 61 f article 73, article 66 (replaced) article 61 g article 74 article.

Article 60 (moved) article 61 h article 75 article 61 i, article 76 Chapter 2-border control, asylum and immigration policy, Chapter 2-border control, asylum and immigration policy article 62 article 62 article 63 article 77 1 and 2, and article 64, paragraph 2, article 36 63 article 78 article 63 and paragraph 4 article 63A article 79 article 80.63 b article 64 paragraph 1 (replaced) article 61 e article 72 Chapter 3-judicial cooperation 3. in civil matters-judicial cooperation in civil matters article 65 Article 65 Article 81 article 66 (replaced) article 61 g article 74 article 67 (repealed) article 68 (repealed) article 69 (repealed) Chapter 4 — judicial cooperation in criminal matters Chapter 4-judicial cooperation in criminal matters article 69 article 69.37 82 (b) article 37 83. Article 69 (c) article 84. Article 69 d article 37 85. Article 69 e article Article 86 section 5-police cooperation chapter 5 — police cooperation 69 f Article 38 87. Article 69 g article 38 88. Article 69 h article 39 89. Article V section-Transport-Transport section V section VI-Transport article 70 article 70 article 90 article 71 article 71 article 72 91. Article 72, article 73, article 92, article 73, article 93. Article 74 Article 74 article article 94 article 75 article 75 article 76 Article 95 to article 76 article 77 article 96 of article 77 article 78 97. Article 78, article 98, article 79. Article 79 article 80 article 99 article 100 article 80 title VI article-common rules on competition, taxation and approximation of laws-title VI-common rules on competition, taxation and approximation of laws title VII — common rules on competition, taxation and approximation of laws chapter 1-rules on competition section 1-competition rules Chapter 1-rules on competition section 1-rules applying to undertakings section 1-rules relating to undertakings section 1-rules applying to undertakings article 81 Article 81 Article 82 article 101 of article 82 article 102 article 83 article 83 article 103 Article 84 article 84 article 85 104. Article 85, article 86, article 105 article 106 article 86 article in section 2-State aid section 2-State aid section 2-State aid article 87 article 87 article 88 article 107 of article 88, article 108 article 89 article 89 article 109 Chapter 2-rules tax provisions Chapter 2-tax provisions Chapter 2 — tax provisions article 90 article 90 article 91 article 110 to article 91 article 111 article 92 article 92 article 112 article 93 article 93 article 113 Chapter 3-approximation of laws-chapter 3-approximation of laws chapter 3 — approximation of laws Article 95 (moved) article 94 article 94 article 114 (moved) Article 95 article 96 article 115 a article 96 Article 97 116. Article 97, article 117, article 97 bis
Article 118 title VII — economic and monetary policy title VII-economic and monetary policy title VIII — economic policy and monetary policy article 4 (moved) Article 97 article 119 Chapter 1 — economic policy chapter 1 — economic policy chapter 1 — economic policy article 98 article 98 article 120 article 99 article 99 article 121 article 100 article 100 article 122 article 101 article 101 article 123 article 102 article 102 article 124 article 103 Article 103 Article 104 125. Article 104 article 126 article chapter 2-monetary policy chapter 2 — monetary policy chapter 2 — monetary policy article 105 article 105 article 127 article 106 article 106 article 128 article 107 article 107 article 129 article 108 article 108 article 130 article 109 article 109 article 131 article 110 article 110 article 132 article 111 1 to 3 and 5 (moved) Article 188 o article 219 article 111, paragraph 4 (moved) article 115, paragraph 1 article 138 111. (a) article article 133 Chapter 3 — institutional provisions Chapter 3 — institutional provisions Chapter 3 — institutional provisions article 112 (moved) Article 245 article 283 article 113 (moved) Article 245 c Article 294 article 114 article 114 article 134 article 115 article 115 article 135 Chapter 3A — provisions specific to Member States whose currency is the euro Chapter 4 — provisions specific to Member States whose currency is the euro article 115 article 115.136 (b) Article 137 article 111. paragraph 4 (moved)
115. Article c Article 138 Chapter 4 — transitional provisions Chapter 4 — transitional provisions Chapter 5 — transitional provisions article 116 (repealed) article 116 article 117 article 139, paragraph 1, sixth indent of paragraph 2 and paragraphs 3 to 9 (repealed) article 117, paragraph 2 the first five indents (moved) Article 118a, paragraph 2 article 141, paragraph 2 of article 121, paragraph 1 (moved) article 122 paragraph 2, second sentence (moved) article 123, paragraph 5 (moved) article 117A, paragraph 1 (a) article 40 of 117, paragraph 2 article 3 41117. paragraph 42 140. Article 118 (repealed) article 123, paragraph 3 of article (moved) article 117, paragraph 2, first five indents (moved) Article 118a punkts43 1 of Article 118a, paragraph 2 of the article 44 141 article 124. paragraph 1 (moved) Article 118b article 142 Article 119 article 119 article 143 article 120 article 120 article 121 article 144, paragraph 1 (moved) article 117A, paragraph 1 article 140, paragraph 1 of the article 2 to 121 (4) (repealed) article 122, paragraph 1, paragraph 2, first sentence, as well as 3, 4, 5 and 6 (repealed) article 122 paragraph 2 second sentence article 117A, first subparagraph article 140, the first part of paragraph 1 of article 123. 2. and 4 (repealed) article 123, paragraph 3 (moved) article 118, paragraph 1, article 141, paragraph 1 of article 123, paragraph 5 (moved) article 117A, paragraph 3 of article 140, paragraph 3 of article 124, paragraph 1 (moved) Article 118a, article 142 article 124, paragraph 2 (repealed) title VIII-employment title VIII-employment title IX — employment article 125 article 125 article 145 article 126 article 126 article 146 article 127 article 127 article 147 article 128 article 128 article 148.

Article 129 article 129 article 149 article 130 article 130 article 150 title IX — common commercial policy (moved) title II of Part Five-common commercial policy title II of Part Five — common commercial policy article 131 (moved) Article 188 b article 206 article 132 (repealed) Article 133 (moved) Article 188 c Article 207 article 134 (repealed) Title X — customs cooperation (moved) part three, title II, chapter 1a — customs cooperation part three, title II, Chapter 2 — customs cooperation article 135 ( moved) article 27A article 33 title XI — social policy, education, vocational training and youth title IX — social policy title X — social policy chapter 1 — social provisions (repealed) article 136 article 136 article 136 (a) 151 article 152. Article 137. Article 137 article 138 article 153 article 154 article 138 article 139 article by article 139 article 140 article 155 in article 140 article 141.156 article 157 article 141 article 142 article by article 142 article 143 article 158 to 143. Article 159. Article 144. Article 144 article 145 article 160 article in article 145 article 161 section 2-the European Social Fund in the title X-European Social Fund section XI-European Social Fund article 146 article 146 article 147 162. Article 147. Article 163. Article 148. Article 148. Article 164 article Chapter 3-education, vocational training and youth title XI — education, vocational training, youth and sport section XII-education , vocational training, youth and sport article 149 article 149 article 150 article 165 to 150.166. article article title XII-culture title XII-culture title XIII — culture article 151 article 151 article 167 title XIII-public health title XIII-public health Title XIV — public health Article 152 article 152 article 168 Title XIV-consumer protection Title XIV-consumer protection title XV — consumer protection article 153 1. 3, 4 and 5 article 153 article 153 article 169, paragraph 2 (moved) Article 6a article 12 title XV-trans-European networks title XV-trans-European networks Title XVI-trans-European networks article 154 article 154 article 155 170. Article 155 article 156 article 171 article 172 article 156, article in the Title XVI-industry Title XVI-industry title XVII — industry article 157 article 157 article 173 title XVII-economic and social cohesion title XVII-economic , social and territorial cohesion title XVIII — economic, social and territorial cohesion article 158 article 158 article 159 article 174 of the article 159 article 175 article 160 article 160 article 161 article 176 of article 161 article 162 177. Article 162. Article 178. Article title XVIII-research and technological development title XVIII-research and technological development and space title XIX-research, technological development and space article 163 article 163 article 164 179. Article 164 article 165.180. article article article 165 article 166 181. article article 166 article 182 Article 167 article 167 article 183 article 168 article 168 article 169 184. article Article 169 article 185 article 170 article 170 article 171.186. Article 171. Article 187 article 172 article 172 article 188 – article 172 article 173 article 189 article 173 article 190. in article XIX — environment title XIX — environment Title XX — environment article 174 article 174 article 191 article 175 article 175 article 192 article 176 article 176 article 193 XX section-energy title XXI — Energy article 176 article 194 title XXI — tourism title XXII — tourism article 176 (b) article 195 title XXII — Civil Protection title XXIII — Civil Protection article 176 c article 196 title XXIII — administrative cooperation title XXIV — administrative cooperation article 176 d article 197 Title XX — development cooperation (moved) the fifth subparagraph of title III Chapter 1 — development cooperation the fifth subparagraph of title III, Chapter 1 — development cooperation article 177 (moved) Article 188 d article 208.178. Article (repealed) article 45 179 (moved) Article 188 e Article 209 article 180 (moved) Article 188 f article 210 article 181 (moved) Article 188 g article 211 title XXI — economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries (moved) title III of Part Five, Chapter 2 — economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the field of the fifth subparagraph of title III, Chapter 2-cooperation with third countries in economic , financial and technical Article 181a (moved) Article 188 h article 212 part four — Association of the overseas countries and territories in part four-Association of the overseas countries and territories in part four-Association of the overseas countries and territories article 182 of 182. Article 198. Article 183. Article 183 article 184 article 199 article 200 article 184 article 185 article by article 185 article 201 article 186 article 186 article 187 article 202 in article 187 article 188 article 203 of the article 188 article 204 part five-the Union's external Transaction part five – external action by the Union title I — General provisions on the Union's external action title I — General provisions on the Union's external action article 188 a article 205 part three, title IX — common commercial policy (moved) title II — common commercial policy title II — common commercial policy article 131 (moved) Article 188 b article 206 article 133 (moved) Article 188 c Article 207 title III — cooperation with third countries and humanitarian aid section III — cooperation with third countries and humanitarian aid in third part of Title XX — development cooperation (moved) Chapter 1 — development cooperation chapter 1 — development cooperation article 177 (moved) Article 188 d article 46 208 article 179 (moved) Article 188 e Article 209 article 180 (moved) Article 188 f article 210 article 181 (moved) Article 188 g article 211 part three, title XXI economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries (moved) Chapter 2 — cooperation with third countries in economic , financial and technical Chapter 2 — economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the field of Article 181a (moved) Article 188 h article 212 article 213.188 i Chapter 3 article-humanitarian aid Chapter 3 — humanitarian aid article 188 j article 214 title IV — restrictive measures title IV — restrictive measures article 301 (replaced) Article 188 k article 215 title V — international agreements title V — international agreements article 188 l article 216 article 310 (moved) Article 188 m article 217.311. (replaced) Article 188 n article 218 article 111 article 1 to 3 and 5 (moved) Article 188 o article 219 title VI — the Union's relations with international organisations and third countries and Union delegations title VI — the Union's relations with international organisations and third countries and Union delegations article 188 p article 220 article 188 q title VI, article 221-solidarity clause title VII — solidarity clause Article 188 r article 222 part five-institutions of the community part SIX – institutional and financial provisions in the sixth part – institutional and financial provisions title I — institutional Provisions title I — institutional Provisions title I-provisions governing the institutions Chapter 1 — the institutions Chapter 1 — the institutions Chapter 1 — the institutions section 1 — the European Parliament section 1 — the European Parliament section 1 — the European Parliament article 189 (repealed) article 47 190 up to point 3 (repealed) article 48 190 and paragraph 5 article 190 article 223 article 191, first paragraph (repealed) article 49 191, second paragraph article 191 224. article article 192, first paragraph (repealed) Article 50 192, second paragraph article 192 article 225 article 193 article 193 article 226 article 194 article 194 article 227 article 195 article 195 article 228 article 196 article 196 article 229 article 192, first paragraph (repealed) Article 51 197, second, third and fourth article 197 article 230 article 198 article 198 article 231 article 199 article 199 article 232 article 200 article 200 article 233 article 201 article 201 article 234.


1. section a-section 2-the European Council the European Council Article 201a 235. Article 201B article 236 of the section 2 — the Council section 2 — the Council section 3-the Council article 202 (repealed) article 52 203 (repealed) article 53 204 article 204 article 237 article 205 (2) and (4) (repealed) article 54 205 1 and paragraph 3 article 205 article 238 article 206 article 206 article 239 article 207 article 207 article 240 article 208 article 208 article 241 article 209 article 209 article 242 article 210 article 210 article 243 section 3-the Commission
section 3-the Commission section 4-the Commission article 211 (repealed) article 244 55 211. Article 212 (moved) article 218, paragraph 2 article 249, paragraph 2 of article 213 article 213 article 245. Article 214 (repealed) article 56 215. Article 215 article 246 article 216 article 216 article 247 article 217 article 1, paragraphs 3 and 4 (repealed) article 57 217, paragraph 2 article 217 article 248 article 218, paragraph 1 (repealed) article 58 218, paragraph 2 article 218 article 219 249. Article 219 article 250 article section 4-section 4-the Court of justice the Court of Justice of the European Union section 5-the Court of Justice of the European Union article 220 (repealed) article 59 221, first paragraph (repealed) article 60 221, second and third paragraphs article 221 Article 251 article 222 article 222 article 252 article 223 article 223 article 253 article 224 article 254.61 224 article 224a Article 255 article 225 article 225 article 256. Article 225 article 225 article 257 article 226 article 226 article.
Article 258 article 227 article 227 article 259 article 228 article 228 article 260 article 229 article 229 article 261 article 229 article 229 article 262 article 230 article 230 article 263 article 231 article 231 article 264 article 232 article 232 article 265 article 233 article 233 article 266 article 234 article 234 article 267 article 235 article 235 article 268 article 235 article 269 article 236 article 236 article 237 270. Article 237. Article 271. article article 238 article 238 article 272 article 239 article 239 article 273 article 240 article 240 article 240A 274 article 275 article 276 article 240. Article 241 article 241 article 277 article 242 article 242 article 278 article 243 article 243 article 279 article 244 article 244 article 280 article 245 article 245 article 281. Article 4 (a) of section-the European Central bank section 6 — the European Central bank article 282 245. Article 112 (moved) Article 245. (b) Article 283 article 113, article (moved) Article 245 c article 284 section 5-the Court of Auditors section 5-the Court of Auditors section 7 — the Court of Auditors article 246 article 246 article 285 article 247 article 247 article 286 article 248 article 248 article 287 Chapter 2 — more institutions common provisions Chapter 2 — legal acts of the Union, adoption procedures and other provisions Chapter 2 — legal acts of the Union , adoption procedures and other provisions section 1 — the legal acts of the Union section 1 — the legal acts of the Union article 249 article 249 article 288 article 289.249 article 249 article 249 c 62 290 article article article 249 d 62 291 article 292 article section 2-adoption procedures and other provisions section 2-adoption procedures and other provisions article 250 article 250 article 293 Article 251 Article 251 article 294 article 252 (repealed) article 252 article 253 295. Article 253 article 254 Article 296. Article 254. Article 297. Article 254 Article 255 article 298 article (moved) article 16 a article 15 article 256 article 256 article 299 Chapter 3 — the Union's advisory bodies Chapter 3 — the Union's advisory bodies article 256 article 300 Chapter 3-the economic and Social Committee section 1 — the economic and Social Committee section 1 — the economic and Social Committee article 257 (repealed) article 63 258 first the second and the fourth part of article 258 article 301 article 258, third paragraph (repealed) article 64 259 article 259 article 260 article 302 of article 260 article 261 article 303 (repealed) article 262 article 262 article 304 Chapter 4-the Committee of the regions section 2 — the Committee of the regions section 2 — the Committee of the regions article 263 first and fifth (repealed) Article 65 263, second to fourth article 263 article 305 article 264 article 264 article 306 article 265 article 265 article 307 Chapter 5-the European Investment bank Chapter 4 — the European investment bank Chapter 4 — the European investment bank article 266 article 266 article 308 article 267 article 267 article 309 title II — financial provisions title II — financial provisions title II — financial provisions article 268 article 268 article 310 section 1 — the Union's own resources Chapter 1 — the Union's own resources article 269 article 269 article 270 article 311 (repealed) Chapter 66 2-multi-annual indicative financial framework chapter 2 — the multiannual financial framework article 270 article 312 Chapter 3-Union annual budget chapter 3 — the Union's annual budget article 272, paragraph 1 (moved) article 270 article 271 article 313 (moved) Article 273 article 316 article 272, paragraph 1 (moved) article 270 article 313 article 272. paragraph 10 Article 272 article 314 article 273 article 273 article 315 article 271 (moved) Article 273 article 316 Chapter 4 — implementation of the budget and discharge Chapter 4 — implementation of the budget and discharge article 274 article 317 274. Article 275 article 275 article 318 article 276 article 276. Article 319 Chapter 5 article-common provisions Chapter 5 — common provisions article 277 article 277 article 320 article 278 article 278 article 321 article 279 article 279 article 322 article 279 article 279 b 323 article 324 Chapter 6, article-combating fraud Chapter 6 — combating fraud article 280 article 280 article 325 title III — enhanced cooperation title III — enhanced cooperation article 11 and 11 a (replaced) Article 280 a 67 326. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 b 67 327. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 c 67 328. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 d 67 329. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 e 67 330. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 f 67 331. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 g 67 332. Article 11 and article 11 a ( replaced) Article 280 h 67 333. Article 11 and article 11 a (replaced) Article 280 i article 67 334 part SIX-General and final provisions part seven — General and final provisions part seven — General and final provisions article 281 (repealed) article 68 282 article 282 article 335 article 283 article 283 article 336 article 284 article 284 article 337 article 285 article 285 article 338 article 286 (replaced) article 16 article 16 article 287 article 287 article 288.339. Article 288 article 340 article 289 article 289 article 341 article 290 article 290 article 342 article 291 article 291 article 343 article 292 article 292 article 344 article 293 (repealed) Article 294 (moved) article 48 article article 55 article 295 article 295 article 345 Article 296 Article 296 article 346 article 297 article 297 article 347 article 298 article 298 article 348 article 299, paragraph 1 (repealed) article 69 299 paragraph 2 second , the third and fourth part of article 299 article 349 article 299 2, first subparagraph, and paragraphs 3 to 6 (moved) article 311 Article 355 article 300 (moved) Article 188 n article 218 article 301 (moved) Article 188 k article 215 article 302 (moved) Article 188 p article 220 article 303 (moved) Article 188 p article 220 article 304 (moved) Article 188 p article 220 article 305 (repealed) article 306 article 306 article 307 350. Article 307. Article 351. Article

308. Article 308. article 352. Article 308a Article 353 article 309 article 309 article 354 article 310 (moved) Article 188 m article 217 article 311 article. (repealed) article 70 299 2, first subparagraph, and paragraphs 3 to 6 (moved) article 311 Article 355 article 312 article 312 article 356 final provisions article 313 article 313 article 357 article 313a article 358 article 314 (repealed) 71 1 essentially replaced by the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as " TFEU ") article 2 f (renumbered 7) and of the Treaty on European Union (" EU Treaty "), article 10 (a) (renumbered as article 21) the second part of paragraph 3. 2 Replace the Treaty establishing the European Community (the "EC Treaty") of article 5. 3 replaced, in substance, by article 9 b (renumbered 15). 4 replaced, in substance, by article 9 a (renumbered article 13) of paragraph 2. 5 With the EU Treaty in force before the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon (hereinafter ' the current EU Treaty), article 8 of the amended EC Treaty. These amendments are included in the EC Treaty and article 8 is repealed. This number is used to include the new provision. 6 Article 4 essentially replaces article 191 of the EC Treaty and the first paragraph. 7 with the current article 9 TEU amended the Treaty establishing the European coal and Steel Community. That agreement has lapsed from 23 July 2002. Article 9 is repealed and its number is used to include other provisions. 8-1 and 2 in essence replaces article 189 of the EC Treaty; -1 to 3 point essentially replaces article 190 of the EC Treaty 1 to 3; -paragraph 1 is replaced by the substance of article 192 of the EC Treaty and the first subparagraph; -4 essentially replaces the EC Treaty article 197, first paragraph. 9 essentially replaces article 4. 10-1 of the EC Treaty is replaced by the substance of article 202 of the first and second indents; -paragraph 2 and 9 in essence replaces article 203 of the EC Treaty; -paragraphs 4 and 5 in essence replaces article 205 of the EC Treaty 2 and 4; 11-paragraph 1 is replaced by the substance of article 211 of the EC Treaty; -paragraph 3 and 7 essentially replaces article 214 of the EC Treaty; -paragraph 6 is replaced by the substance of article 217 of the EC Treaty 1, 3, and 4. 12-in essence replaces article 220 of the EC Treaty; -in paragraph 2, the first part after replaced, in substance, article 221 of the EC Treaty and the first paragraph. 13 with the current article 10 TEU amended the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. These amendments are included in the said Treaty and article 10 is cancelled. This number is used to include other provisions. 14 Replace also the EC Treaty article 11 and 11A. 15 current EU Treaty 27A to 27. Article e relating to enhanced cooperation, are also replaced by ARTICLES 280 a to 280 i TFEU (renumbered 326 to 334 article.). 16 current title VI of the EU Treaty relating to police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, replaced by article in title IV of part 1, Chapter 4 and 5. replaced by article 61 article 17 (renumbered 67). 18 replaced by articles 69 f and 69 g TFEU (renumbered 87 and 88.). 19 replaced by articles 69 a, 69 b and 69 d TFEU (renumbered 82, 83 and 85.). 20 replaced by article 69 h TFEU (renumbered 89). 21 shall be replaced by article 61 e TFEU (renumbered 72). 22 shall be replaced by article 61 d TFEU (renumbered 71). 23. The current EU Treaty article 40 to 40 b, relating to enhanced cooperation, are also replaced by ARTICLES 280 a to 280 i TFEU (renumbered 326 to 334 article.). 24. The current EU Treaty article 43 to 45 and title VII, relating to enhanced cooperation, are also replaced by ARTICLES 280 a to 280 i TFEU (renumbered 326 to 334 article.). 25 replaced, in substance, by article 2 (renumbered article 3). replaced, in substance, by 26 2 b to 2 e TFEU (renumbered 3 to 6). 27 replaced, in substance by article 3 (b) (renumbered 5). 28, the text of the Protocol on protection and welfare of animals. 29 replaced, in substance, by article 9 TEU (renumbered 13). 30 replaced, in substance, by article 9 TEU (renumbered 13) and ARTICLE 245 (a) (renumbered 282) 1. 31 replaced, in substance by article 3 a (renumbered article 4) 3. 32 of the EU Treaty shall be replaced also with article 10 (renumbered article 20). 33 Replaces the current article 29 of the EU Treaty. 34 Replaces the current article 36 of the EU Treaty. 35 Replaces the current article 33 of the EU Treaty. 36. Article 63 of the EC Treaty 1 and 2 shall be replaced by article 63 TFEU, and paragraph 2, and article 64 paragraph 2 shall be replaced by ARTICLES paragraph 3 of article 63. 37 Replaced the current article 31 of the EU Treaty. 38 Replaced the current article 30 of the EU Treaty. 39 Replaces the current article 32 of the EU Treaty. 117. Article 40 (a) (renumbered 140) takes over paragraph 1 of article 121. 117. Article 41 (renumbered 140) takes over paragraph 2 of article 122 paragraph 2 second sentence. 117. Article 42 (renumbered 140) takes over paragraph 3 of article 5, paragraph 123. 118. Article 43 (renumbered 141) takes over paragraph 1, paragraph 3 of article 123. 118. Article 44 (renumbered 141) takes over paragraph 2 of article 117 of the first five indents. replaced, in substance, by ARTICLE 45 article 188 d of paragraph 1 of the second sentence of the second paragraph. the second part of paragraph 46 1 the second sentence essentially replaces article 178 of the EC Treaty. 47 replaced, in substance, by article 9 a (renumbered article 14) points 1 and 2. 48 replaced, in substance, by article 9 a (renumbered article 14) 1 to 3 points. 49 replaced, in substance, by article 8 (renumbered article 11) 4. 50 replaced, in substance, by article 9 a (renumbered article 14) 1. 51 replaced, in substance, by article 9 a (renumbered article 14) 4. 52 replaced, in substance, by article 9 c (renumbered as article 16) and ARTICLES 249 b and 249 c TFEU (renumbered 290 and 291.). 53 replaced, in substance, by article 9 c (renumbered as article 16) points 2 and 9. 54 replaced, in substance, by article 9 c (renumbered as article 16) (4) and (5). 55 replaced, in substance, by article 9 d (renumbered as article 17) 1. 56 replaced, in substance, by article 9 d (renumbered as article 17) points 3 and 7. 57 replaced, in substance, by article 9 d (renumbered as article 17) 6. 58 essentially replaced by article 252a TFEU (renumbered 295). 59 replaced, in substance, by article 9 f TEU (renumbered 19). 60 replaced, in substance, by article 9 f (renumbered as article 19) 2. 61 the first subparagraph first sentence replaced, in substance, by article 9 f TEU (renumbered 19) the second subparagraph of paragraph 2. 62 replaced, in substance, by article 202 of the EC Treaty, the third indent. 63 in essence replaced by article 256 article (renumbered 300) 2. replaced, in substance, by ARTICLE 64 256. (a) (renumbered 300) 4. 65 essentially replaced by article 256 article (renumbered 300) points 3 and 4. replaced, in substance, by ARTICLE 66 268. paragraph 4 (renumbered 310). 67 Replaced the current EU Treaty 27A to 27 e, articles 40 to 40 b and article 43 to article 45. 68 replaced, in substance by article 46A (renumbered as article 47). 69 replaced, in substance, by article 49 c TEU (renumbered 52). 70 replaced, in substance by article 49 b (renumbered 51). 71 replaced, in substance by article 53 (renumbered 55).


Final Act of the CONFERENCE of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, which on 23 July 2007, met in Brussels to, by mutual consent, amendments made to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, has adopted the following documents: i. the Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community: (A) Protocol II Protocol to be annexed to the Treaty on European Union and/or the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and, where appropriate, to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community: — Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality — Protocol on the euro group, Protocol on permanent structured cooperation established by the Treaty on European Union article 28 a — Protocol on the Treaty on European Union, article 6, paragraph 2, concerning the accession of the Union to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms — Protocol on the internal market and competition — Protocol on the application of the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union to Poland and to the United Kingdom — Protocol on the implementation of joint competence — Protocol on public services — protocol on the decision of the Council relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 (2) of the implementation during the period from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017, on the one hand, and by April 1, 2017, of the other part — Protocol on the transitional provisions b. Protocols accompanying the Lisbon Treaty: — Protocol No 1 amending the protocols annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community — correlation table referred to in article 2 of Protocol No 1 amending the protocols annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community — Protocol No 2 amending the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community III. annexes to the Treaty of Lisbon : — Correlation table referred to in article 5 of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Conference has adopted the following declarations annexed to this final act: (A) the Declaration of the treaties 1. Declaration on the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union 2. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 6(2) 3. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, Article 7a 4. Declaration on the composition of the European Parliament on the European Council 5 the political agreement on the draft decision on the composition of the European Parliament 6. Declaration relating to the agreement on the European Union article 9 b of paragraph 5 and 6, article 9 d, paragraph 6 and 7, and article 9 e of 7. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 8. Declaration on practical measures to be taken, the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, in connection with the European Council and Foreign Affairs Council 9. Declaration on article 9 c of paragraph 9 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the European Council decision on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council 10. Declaration on article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union 11. Declaration on article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union, paragraph 6 and 7 of the 12. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union article 9 e 13. Declaration concerning the common foreign and security policy 14. Declaration concerning the common foreign and security policy 15. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 13A 16. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 53 paragraph 2 of the Declaration by the Union of 17. the law of higher force 18. Declaration concerning the competence limits 19. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 20 3. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 16 b 21. Declaration on the protection of personal data, the Court cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation 22. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 42 and article 63A 23. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 42. the second paragraph of article 24. Declaration on the European Union is the holder of the right 25. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 61 h and 188 k article 26. Declaration on non-participation of the Member State in which the event proposed on the basis of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV 27. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 69 (d) of paragraph 1 of article 28 the second part of the Declaration relating to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 29 78. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 87 paragraph 2 c) 30. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 104 31. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 32 140. Declaration concerning the the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 152 paragraph 4 c) 33. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 34 158. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 163 35. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 176 a 36. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 188 n on how Member States to negotiate and conclude international agreements relating to freedom Security and justice 37. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 188 r 38. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 222 of the number of Advocates-General in the Court 39. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 249 b 40. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 280 d 41. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 308 42. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 308 43. Declaration concerning the the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 6 311. point (B). The Declaration of contract the protocols Annex 44. Declaration concerning article 5 of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union 45. Declaration in relation to article 5 (2) of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union 46. Declaration in relation to article 5, paragraph 3 of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis included in the framework of the European Union 47. Declaration in relation to article 5 (3), (4) and (5) of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union 48. Declaration concerning the Protocol on the position of Denmark 49. Declaration concerning Italy 50. Declaration concerning the Protocol on the transitional provisions article 10 Also the Conference takes note of the declarations listed below and annexed to this final act: 51. Declaration by the Kingdom of Belgium on national parliaments 52. Kingdom of Belgium Republic of Bulgaria, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Austria, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic on the symbols of the European Union 53. Declaration by the Czech Republic on the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union 54. The Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Austria and the Kingdom of Sweden 55. Declaration by the Kingdom of Spain and the UK and Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom Declaration 56. Declaration by Ireland on article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice 57. Declaration by the Italian Republic on the composition of the European Parliament 58. Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Hungary and the Republic of Malta on the spelling of the name of the single currency in the treaties 59. Declaration by the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 270 60. Declaration by the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 311 61. The Republic of Poland Declaration on the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union 62. Declaration by the Republic of Poland concerning the Protocol on the application of the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union to Poland and to the United Kingdom 63. Declaration by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the definition of the term "citizens" of 64. Declaration by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for voting in elections to the European Parliament 65. Declaration by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 61 h (A). The Declaration of the provisions of the treaties 1. Declaration on the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union having legally binding force, approved the fundamental rights, as guaranteed by the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and derived from the Member States adopted constitutional traditions. The Charter does not extend the field of application of Union law beyond the powers of the Union and the Union is not certain any new powers or tasks, nor amended the mandate and tasks set out in the agreements. 2. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 6, paragraph 2, the Conference agrees that the Union should accede to the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms so as to save the Union legal system specific features. In this connection, the Conference notes that among the European Union's Court of Justice and the European Court of human rights, there is a continuous dialogue, which would be likely to increase when the European Union will accede to the European Convention on human rights. 3. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 7 (a) the Union shall take into account the small country in terms of territory of the particular situation, which the Union has special close relationship. 4. Declaration on the composition of the European Parliament the European Parliament more space allocated to Italy. 5. Declaration of the European Council political agreement on a draft decision on the composition of the European Parliament, the European Council will provide a political agreement on the revised draft decision on the composition of the European Parliament 2009-2014 term, based on the proposal of the European Parliament. 6. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union article 9 b and paragraph 6, article 9 d, paragraph 6 and 7, and article 9 e designating persons who offer to take the President of the European Council, the President of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, appropriate account should be taken of the need to respect the Union and its Member States in the geographical and demographic diversity. 7. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205, paragraph 2 of the Conference declares that the decision on the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 (2) of the implementation of the Council six months after the signing of the Treaty of Lisbon, and that this decision will enter into force on the same day with the entry into force of the Treaty. The draft decision is set out below.
Draft Council decision in respect of the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 (2) of the implementation during the period from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017, on the one hand, and by 2017 April 1, on the other hand the Council of the European Union, whereas: 1) provisions should be adopted which would successfully move from system that Council adopt decisions by qualified majority as defined in the Protocol on the transitional provisions article 3, paragraph 3, which will continue to apply until 31 October 2014, to the voting system provided for in the Treaty on European Union, article 9 c (4) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 2 which will apply starting from 1 November 2014, including , during a transitional period until 31 March 2017, specific provisions laid down in article 3 of the Protocol mentioned in paragraph 2. 2) it is recalled that the Council's practice is to devote every effort to strengthening the democratic legitimacy of decisions taken by a qualified majority, has adopted this decision. section 1 rules applicable during the period from 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2017 in article 1 during the period between 1 November 2014 and 31 March 2017, if members of the Council, representing: (a)) at least three quarters of the population or b) at least three quarters of the total number of Member States needed to have a blocking minority resulting from the Treaty on European Union article 9 c 4 or the first paragraph of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 2 application , expressed opposition to the adoption of a communication to the Council, acting by a qualified majority, the Council shall deliberate on this matter. Article 2 the following consultations, the Council was doing everything in its power to a reasonable period of time, and without prejudice to the legislation of the Union defined minimum time limits, reach a satisfactory solution that would dissipate all referred to in article 1 of the members of the Council concerned. 3. Article by the President of the Council in this regard with the assistance of the Commission and under the rules of procedure of the Council any initiative to ensure the wider basis of agreement in the Council. Members of the Council will give its assistance to the President. section 2 rules applicable to the period after 2017 April 1 article 4 from 1 April 2017, if members of the Council, representing: (a) at least 55%) total population or (b) at least 55% of the Member States), which is required to be made in a blocking minority resulting from the Treaty on European Union article 9 c 4 or the first paragraph of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 205 paragraph 2 application , expressed opposition to the adoption of a communication to the Council, acting by a qualified majority, the Council shall deliberate on this matter. Article 5 the following consultations, the Council was doing everything in its power to a reasonable period of time, and without prejudice to the legislation of the Union defined minimum time limits, reach a satisfactory solution that would dissipate all referred to in article 4 of the members of the Council concerned. Article 6 the President of the Council in this regard with the assistance of the Commission and under the rules of procedure of the Council any initiative to ensure the wider basis of agreement in the Council. Members of the Council will give its assistance to the President. section 3 entry into force article 7 this decision shall enter into force of the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force. 8. Declaration on practical measures to be taken, the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, in connection with the European Council and Foreign Affairs Council in the event that the Lisbon Treaty enter into force by 1 January 2009, the Conference calls on the competent authorities of the Member State, which at the time of the Council will chair the six-month Presidency, on the one hand, and the person elected as President of the European Council, as well as the person you appoint the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy Office on the other hand, in consultation with the Member State holding the Presidency of the next half-year, to take concrete measures necessary to ensure that the European Council and the Presidency of the Council of Foreign Affairs function of the material and organizational aspects of efficient transfer. 9. Declaration on article 9 c of paragraph 9 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the European Council decision on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council the Conference declares that the Council should begin preparing the decision establishing the procedures for implementing the decision on the Presidency of the Council after it signed the Treaty of Lisbon, and within six months it would politically be approved. Draft decision of the European Council will adopt the date of entry into force of the Treaty, is set out below: draft decision of the European Council on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council article 1 1. Presidency of the Council, with the exception of the Foreign Affairs configuration, each of the 18 month period common provides a pre-defined group of three countries. This group creates, within the Member States and the principle of equal rotation taking into account both the diversity and territorial balance in the Union. 2. Each member of the group in turn performs all of the duties of the Presidency of the Council for six months, with the exception of the Foreign Affairs configuration. The other members of the Presidency to help all its duties, on the basis of a common programme. Members of the Group may, by common accord, to provide for other provisions. Article 2 of the Governments of the Member States, the Presidency of the Committee of permanent representatives is provided by the representative of the Member State which fulfil the General Affairs Council Presidency tasks. Political and Security Committee, the Presidency supports the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy representative. Council configurations, other than that of Foreign Affairs, a working group of the duties the Presidency member of the group, acting as the Council Presidency, the composition of the obligations under article 4 has not decided otherwise. Article 3 the General Affairs Council, in cooperation with the Commission of the different Council configurations in the consistency and continuity of work, the drafting multiannual programmes. The Member States of the Presidency with the assistance of the General Secretariat of the Council shall take all measures necessary to ensure that the Council's work and the success of the organisation. Article 4 Council adopts decision laying down measures for the application of this decision. 10. Declaration on article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union the Conference considers that when the Commission no longer be citizens of all the Member States, the Commission, particular attention will be paid to the need to ensure full transparency with respect to all Member States. Accordingly, the Commission should cooperate closely with all Member States, irrespective of whether the Commission, and in this context, special attention must be paid to the need to share information and to consult with all Member States. The Conference also considers that the Commission should take all the necessary measures to ensure that they take account of political, social and economic situation in all the Member States, including those whose citizens are not up at the Commission. These measures should also ensure that the position of these Member States will be taken into account in an appropriate organizational rules. 11. Declaration on article 9 d of the Treaty on European Union, paragraph 6 and 7 of the Conference considers that, in accordance with the provisions of the treaties, the European Parliament and the European Council are jointly responsible for the election of the President of the European Commission, the successful conduct of the proceedings. Therefore, before making a decision of the European Council, the European Parliament and of the Council of representatives will carry out the necessary consultations in a way that is considered most appropriate. In accordance with article 9 d, paragraph 7, of part 1 of this consultation will cover mainly the President-designate of the Commission, taking into account the elections to the European Parliament. Such consultation shall be determined according to the procedure, the European Parliament and the European Council by mutual agreement. 12. Declaration concerning the Treaty on European Union article 9 e 1. The Conference declares that the European Parliament will respond by doing the preparatory work before the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, appointed for the day the Lisbon Treaty enters into force, pursuant to the Treaty on European Union and article 9 e of the transitional provisions of the Protocol, article 5; the term of Office will be from that date until the date when the mandate of the Commission, which is in Office on the day in question. 2. Furthermore, the Conference recalls with regard to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy whose term of Office will start in November 2009 at the next mandate and composition of the Commission on the same terms as the Commission that they will be appointed in accordance with the 9 d of the Treaty on European Union and article 9 e of the regulations. 13. Declaration concerning the common foreign and security policy the Conference underlines that the EU Treaty provisions on the common foreign and security policy, including the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, the creation of the Office and the external action service, do not affect the Member States ' current responsibilities for the development and implementation of foreign policy, not their national representation in third countries and international organisations. The Conference also recalls that the provisions on the common security and defence policy do not prejudice the Member States ' security and defence policy in particular. It stresses that the EU and its Member States will remain bound by the Charter of the United Nations and, in particular, the Security Council and those of the members the main responsibility for international peace and security. 14. Declaration concerning the common foreign and security policy, in addition to the specific rules and procedures referred to in the Treaty on European Union, article 11, paragraph 1, the Conference underlines that the provisions covering the common foreign and security policy, including in relation to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy and external action service will not affect each Member State's existing legal basis, responsibilities, and powers in relation to its foreign policy formulation and implementation , its national diplomatic service, relations with third countries and participation in international organisations, including the participation of the Member State of the United Nations Security Council. The Conference also notes that the provisions covering the common foreign and security policy, do not give new powers to the Commission to initiate decisions nor do they increase the role of the European Parliament. The Conference also recalls that the provisions of the European common security and defence policy do not prejudice the Member States ' security and defence policy in particular. 15. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 13 of the Conference declares that, as soon as the Treaty of Lisbon is signed, the Secretary-General of the Council, High Representative for the common foreign and security policy, the Commission and the Member States should begin preparatory work in connection with the European external action service. 16. Declaration relating to the Treaty on European Union, article 53, paragraph 2, the Conference considers that the possibility of making official translations of the treaties in article 53, paragraph 2 languages helps to achieve the objective that the Union is committed to respect the cultural and linguistic richness of diversity, as defined in 2. Article 3, fourth paragraph. In this context, the Conference confirms the Union's link with the cultural diversity of Europe and the special attention it will continue to devote to these and other languages. The Conference recommends that those Member States wishing to make use of article 53, paragraph 2, given the opportunity, within six months after the signing of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Council make known their language or languages in which they translate. 17. Declaration on the law of the Union higher force the Conference recalls that, in accordance with established case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the treaties and the law adopted by the Union on the basis of the treaties have primacy over the laws of the Member States, under the conditions laid down by the case-law. Furthermore, the Conference has decided this final act to add to the Council's legal service opinion on EC legislation a higher strength in the wording, as it included within 33,325/07 (JUR 260): "the Council legal service of 22 June 2007, in the opinion of the Court of Justice shows that the higher the EC law is a fundamental principle of Community law. The Court considers that this principle will belong to the European Community's specific features. When adopted, the first judgment of this established case law (Costa/ENEL, 15 July 1964, case 6/64-1) in the contract law of primacy was not mentioned. Now is still the same. The fact that the principle of law of a higher power will not be mentioned in the new Treaty, amending, not the existence of this principle and the European Court of Justice case law existing. ". 1 «thus (..) rights deriving from the Treaty, an independent source of rights – the special and original characteristics could not cancel, under national legislation, to how they would be defined, not subtracting them features of Community law and not putting in question the legal basis of the community itself. " 18. Declaration concerning the competence of the border Conference stresses that in accordance with the competences of the Union and of the Member States of the distribution system, provided for in the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, competences not assigned to the treaties to the Union remain with the Member States. If in a specific area of competence for the EU grant Agreement, which is shared with the Member States, the Member States shall exercise their competence if the Union has not implemented its competence or has decided to suspend its implementation. The last of these situations occurs when the relevant EU institutions decide to repeal a legislative act, in particular to better ensure the constant respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. The Council-by one or more Member States (representatives of the Member States) and in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 208-may request the Commission to submit a proposal for the abolition of the draft legislative act. The Conference welcomes the Commission's statement that these requests will pay special attention to. Also, the Intergovernmental Conference the meeting the representatives of the Governments of the Member States in accordance with the ordinary revision procedure provided for in the Treaty on European Union, article 48 to 5, may decide to amend the treaties, which are based on the Union, including expanding or narrowing the competence referred to in contracts awarded to the Union. 19. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 3 the Conference considers that the effort to reduce inequality between men and women, the Union's various policies will be aimed at the fight against all forms of domestic violence. Member States should take all necessary measures to prevent such acts and legislation on the punishment for them, and to support and protect victims. 20. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 16 b of the Conference declares that, whenever rules on protection of personal data, which will be taken on the basis of article 16 b, would directly concern national security, must pay particular attention to the specific circumstances of the case. It recalls that the legislation presently applicable (in particular directive 95/46/EC) includes specific derogations in this regard. 21. Declaration on the protection of personal data in the judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation the Conference recognises that the special characteristics of personal data may be necessary because of the specific rules on the protection of data and on the free movement of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation, on the basis of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 16 b. 22. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 42 and article 63a of the Conference: If the draft legislative act based on article 63, paragraph 2 would affect any Member State's social security system important aspects, including its scope, cost or financial structure, or would affect the financial balance of the scheme as set out in part 2 of article 42, the interests of that Member State accordingly. 23. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 42 the second part of the Conference recalls that in that case, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union article 9 b, point 4 of the decisions of the European Council shall be taken by consensus. 24. Declaration that the European Union is a legal entity, the Conference confirms that the fact that the European Union is a legal entity, does not in any way give the Union the power to adopt legislation or to act beyond the competences attributed to it by the Member States in the treaties. 25. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 61 h and 188 k article the Conference recalls that the respect for fundamental rights and freedoms implies, in particular, due attention to the person concerned and subject to the protection of procedural rights and observance. For this purpose, and to guarantee a decision with which persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures, full Court, such decisions should be based on clear and distinct criteria. These criteria should be tailored according to each of the restrictive nature of the measure. 26. Declaration on non-participation in any of the Member State in which the measures proposed on the basis of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV of part three of the Conference declares that, where a Member State chooses not to participate in the measures proposed on the basis of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV, the Council will carry out an in-depth discussion on the possible consequences for the Member State concerned does not participate in this event. In addition, any Member State may invite the Commission to examine the situation, on the basis of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 96. The preceding paragraph is without prejudice to the possibility for Member States to address these issues with the European Council. 27. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 69 (d) of paragraph 1 of article the second part of the Conference believes that the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union 69. article d referred to in the second subparagraph of the regulation should take into account national rules and practices relating to the initiation of criminal prosecution. 28. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 78. The Conference notes that the provisions of article 78 shall apply in accordance with existing practices. "Measures which (...) to compensate for the economic difficulties that certain areas of the Federal Republic of Germany for the farm created the Division of Germany ' shall be interpreted in accordance with the existing case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union. 29. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 87 paragraph 2 (c)), the Conference notes that article 87 (2) (c)) shall be interpreted in accordance with the existing case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union with regard to the application of the provisions to aid granted to certain areas of the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Division of the iespaidojus. 30. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 104 concerning article 104, the Conference confirms that the Union and the Member States in the economic and fiscal policy is based on two important pillars: growth potential and correct budget States. An important tool in achieving these goals is the stability and Growth Pact. The Conference reaffirms its commitment to the rules governing the stability and Growth Pact, taking them as a basis for the coordination of budgetary policies in the Member States of the European Union. The Conference confirms that a rules-based system is the best guarantee for commitments to be respected and for all Member States to be treated equally. In this context, the Conference also reaffirms support for the objectives of the Lisbon strategy: job creation, structural reforms, and social cohesion. The Union seeks to achieve balanced economic growth and price stability. Therefore, economic and budgetary policy must determine the right priorities geared towards economic reforms, innovation, competitiveness and strengthening of private investment and consumption to promote economic growth. This should be reflected in the orientations of budgetary decisions at the national and Union level in particular through restructuring of public revenue and expenditure while respecting budgetary discipline in accordance with the Treaty and the stability and Growth Pact. Problems Economic and budgetary areas, faced by Member States, stresses the importance of proper budgetary policy throughout the economic cycle. The Conference agrees that Member States should actively use the economic recovery period to consolidate public finances and improve their budgetary positions. Goal is to progressively achieve a budgetary surplus in good times to facilitate which creates the necessary room to accommodate the difficulties and thus contributing to the sustainability of public finances sustainable. The Member States look forward to possible proposals of the Commission, as well as further proposals from the Member States in the context of the stability and Growth Pact, strengthening the enforcement and simplification. Member States shall take the necessary measures to promote its economic growth potential. Improved economic policy coordination could contribute to this objective. This declaration is without prejudice to the debate on the stability and Growth Pact in the future. 31. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 140 Conference confirms that the policies referred to in article 140 is primarily a competence of the Member States. Promotion to the level of the Union and coordination measures in accordance with the provisions mentioned in this paragraph are complementary in nature. They serve to strengthen cooperation between the Member States and not to harmonise national systems. Taking into account the responsibilities of the social partners, these provisions are without prejudice to the guarantees and practices that exist in each Member State. This declaration is without prejudice to the provisions of the Treaty, which confers competence on the Union, including in the social sphere. 32. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 152 (4) (c)) the Conference declares that the measures adopted in application of article 152, paragraph 4 (c)) should take into account the common safety objectives, and it should aim to set high standards of quality and safety where national standards affecting the internal market would otherwise distort to achieve a high level of protection of human health. 33. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 158. The Conference considers that the reference to "Islands" in article 158 can be attributed to island States in full, if the necessary criteria. 34. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 163. The Conference agrees that the Union's scientific and technological development in the Member States will take into account the basic orientations of science and policy choices. 35. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 176 a Conference believes that article 176 a does not affect the right of Member States to take the necessary measures to ensure their energy supply under the conditions provided for in article 297. 36. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 188 n on how Member States to negotiate and conclude international agreements relating to the area of freedom, security and justice the Conference confirms that Member States may negotiate and conclude agreements with third countries and international organisations in the areas covered by title IV of part 3, chapters 4 and 5, in so far as such agreements comply with Union law. 37. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 188 r, without prejudice to the measures adopted by the Union to comply with the obligations of solidarity in relation to the Member State which is the object of a terrorist attack or natural or man-made disaster victim, none of the provisions of article 188 r will not affect another Member State provides for the possibility to choose the most appropriate means for its solidarity obligation towards that Member State. 38. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 222 of the number of Advocates-General at the Court of the Conference declares that if, in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, the first part of article 222 the Court will request to increase the number of Advocates-General for three (from eight to eleven), the Council, acting unanimously, agree on such an increase. In this case the Conference agree that Poland, like currently for Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom will have a permanent Advocate-General and no longer participate in the rotation system; While the existing rotation system will happen five advocates-general instead of three rotations. 39. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 249 b the Conference takes note of the Commission's intention to continue to consult experts appointed by the Member States in the preparation of delegated legislation in the area of financial services in accordance with its established practice. 40. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 280 d of the Conference declares that Member States, when submitting a request to establish enhanced cooperation can specify whether they want to use this stage. rules of article 280 h providing for the extension of qualified majority voting or the ordinary legislative procedure. 41. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 308 of the Conference declares that the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union Article 308 (1) contains a reference to the objectives of the Union refers to the objectives laid down in the Treaty on European Union, article 2, paragraph 2 and 3, and the objectives laid down in article 2 of the Treaty referred to in paragraph 5 of for external action in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union in the fifth. So it is not possible that the operation, which is based on the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 308, strive to achieve only a of the Treaty on European Union, article 2 paragraph 1 objectives. In this context, the Conference notes that in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 15 (1) of the common foreign and security policy cannot accept the legislative acts. 42. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 308, the Conference underlines that, in accordance with the Court of Justice of the European Union established case-law, the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 308, which are the institutions an integral part of the system, which is based on the principle of conferral of powers, cannot serve as a basis to expand the scope of Union powers beyond the general framework created by the provisions of the Treaty in General and in particular with the rules which tasks and activities of the Union. That article does not in any way be used as a basis for the adoption of rules which essentially contracts be amended, do not follow those procedures provided for that purpose. 43. Declaration concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 6 311. The High Contracting Parties agree that the European Council, in application of article 311 (6), make a decision that will change the status of Mayotte with regard to the Union to recognise the territory for the outermost regions 311 (a) of paragraph 1 of article and article 299, when the meaning of the French authorities to the European Council and the Commission will do some that allows it to change the current internal status of the island.
B. declarations concerning protocols annexed to the treaties 44. Declaration concerning article 5 of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union the Conference notes that in the event of a Member State in accordance with paragraph 2 of article 5 of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union has announced that it does not want to get involved in any proposal or initiative implementation, this declaration may be withdrawn at any time before adopting measures , which extends the provisions of the Schengen acquis. 45. Declaration in relation to article 5 (2) of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union the Conference declares that, if the United Kingdom or Ireland expresses its intention not to participate in Council activities which extend some part of the Schengen acquis by the United Kingdom or Ireland implemented, the Council will discuss in depth what can be the possible consequences if the Member State concerned shall not take part in this event. The deliberations of the Council should be taken into account in the Commission's guidance on this proposal related to the Schengen acquis. 46. Declaration in relation to article 5, paragraph 3 of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union the Conference recalls that if the Council takes no decision by the first review of the matter on the merits, the Commission may submit an amended proposal to the Council on the crucial question of the substantive examination no later than 4 months. 47. Declaration in relation to article 5 (3), (4) and (5) of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union the Conference notes that the conditions to be laid down in the decision referred to in article 5 3, 4, or 5 of the Protocol on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union, it may be provided that the Member States concerned, where appropriate, will have to bear the direct financial consequences that will inevitably occur, no longer in implementing some or all of the acquis referred to in any decision which the Council adopts in accordance with article 4 of this Protocol. 48. Declaration concerning the Protocol on the position of Denmark, the Conference notes that, in relation to legislation adopted by the Council or jointly with the European Parliament and containing provisions applicable to Denmark as well as provisions which are not applicable to Denmark because it is based on the law, to which the Protocol on the position of Denmark, Denmark (I) declares that it will not use its own vote to thwart the adoption of such measures, which are not applicable to Denmark. Furthermore, the Conference notes that on the basis of the Conference's Declaration on article 188 r, Denmark declares that Denmark, performing actions and implementing legislation in accordance with article 188 r, they shall participate in accordance with part I and II of the Protocol on the position of Denmark. 49. Declaration concerning Italy, the Conference notes that the Protocol on Italy annexed in 1957, the Treaty establishing the European economic community, having regard to the amendments made in the Treaty on European Union, provides for the following: "the High Contracting Parties, desiring to settle certain particular problems relating to Italy, have agreed upon the following provisions, which shall be annexed to this Treaty. The community the Member States shall take into account the fact that the Italian Government implemented the ten-year program for economic growth to balance the Italian economic structure, developing the infrastructure for the less developed regions of southern Italy and the islands of Italy, as well as creating new jobs, in order to eliminate unemployment; Recall that the principles and objectives of this programme of the Italian Government have been considered and approved by organisations for international cooperation of which the Member States of the community are parties; Recognize that the attainment of the objectives of the Italian programme is in the general interest; Agreed to recommend to the Community institutions use all methods provided for in this agreement and procedures and, in particular, appropriate use of the European investment bank and the European Social Fund resources to the Italian Government to facilitate this task; Believes that the application of this agreement, the Community institutions should take account of the sustained effort to be carried out by the Italian economy in the coming years, as well as the desirability of avoiding dangerous shocks, in particular, the balance of payments or the level of employment, which could interfere with the application of this Treaty in Italy; Recognises that, in the case where 109 h and 109i, will, care must be taken to ensure that measures to be taken by the Government of Italy, the finish smooth economic growth and raising living standards of the population. ". 50. Declaration concerning the Protocol on the transitional provisions of article 10, the Conference invites the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, in accordance with its powers where appropriate and, if possible, the Protocol on the transitional provisions of article 10 paragraph 3 of the said five-year period to try to adopt legislation amending or replacing the article 10 of this Protocol referred to in paragraph 1.
(C) the DECLARATION of the Member States in the same way. The Conference takes note of the declarations listed below and annexed to this final act: 51. Declaration by the Kingdom of Belgium on national parliaments of Belgium stated that, in accordance with the constitutional rights of both the House of representatives and Senate of the Federal Parliament, both the community and regional Parliamentary Assembly, taking into account the competences of the Union, acting as the national parliamentary system or chambers of the national Parliament. 52. the Kingdom of Belgium, Republic of Bulgaria, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Austria, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic on the symbols of the European Union Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Austria, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia declare that they will continue to believe the flag where are the twelve gold stars in a circle on a blue background, the anthem that is an excerpt from "Ode to Joy" from Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, the motto "United in diversity", the euro as the currency of the European Union and a Europe Day-9 may – as symbols, with the feeling of the citizens of the European Union and their relationship with it. 53. Declaration by the Czech Republic on the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union 1. Czech Republic recalls that the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union rules apply to European Union institutions and bodies, subject to the principle of subsidiarity and the European Union and its Member States on the Division of powers, as again confirmed Declaration No 18 relating to competence. The Czech Republic stresses that its provisions apply to the Member States only when they are implementing Union law, not when they adopt and implement national legislation independently from Union law. 2. the Czech Republic also emphasises that the Charter does not extend the field of application of Union law, and the Union is not certain any new competences. It does not reduce the national scope and is not limited to any existing national institutional competence in this area. 3. the Czech Republic highlights – in so far as the Charter recognises fundamental rights and principles as they result from the constitutional traditions common to the Member States, those rights and principles interpreted in harmony with those traditions. 4. the Czech Republic stresses that nothing of the Charter shall be interpreted as restricting or adversely affecting human rights and fundamental freedoms recognized in the respective areas of their application of Eu legislation and international conventions, which acceded to the Union or all the Member States, including the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the constitutions of the Member States. 54. The Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Austria and the Kingdom of Sweden, Germany, Ireland, Hungary statement by Austria and Sweden indicate that the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community the main provisions key changes has been made since its entry into force and need to be updated. They therefore support the idea of a Conference of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, which should be convened as soon as possible. 55. The Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom Declaration, the Treaty applies to Gibraltar as a European territory for whose external relations a Member State is responsible. This does not include the changes in the respective positions of the Member States involved. 56. Declaration by Ireland on article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice Ireland confirms its support for the Union as an area of freedom, security and justice, which respects the fundamental rights and the different legal systems of the Member States, and traditions, ensuring their citizens with a high level of security. Ireland therefore declare his commitment, as far as possible, the use of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, referred to in article 3 in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice to take part in the adoption of measures of application of part three of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union title IV. Ireland in particular, as far as possible, will participate in the field of police cooperation. Furthermore, Ireland recalls that in accordance with article 8 of the Protocol it may notify the President of the Council that it no longer wishes to apply the provisions of this Protocol. Ireland intends to review the operation of these arrangements within three years after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. 57. Declaration by the Italian Republic on the composition of the European Parliament Italy notes that, pursuant to the Treaty on European Union, Article 8A (numbered as article 10) and article 9 (numbered as article 14) the European Parliament shall consist of the representatives of the citizens of the Union and citizens ' representation is balanced proportion. Italy finds also that, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, article 8 (numbered as article 9) and the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 17 (numbered as article 20) every person holding the nationality of a Member State shall be a citizen of the Union. Accordingly, Italy considers that, without prejudice to the decision on the 2009-2014 term, in any decision taken by the European Council at the initiative of the European Parliament and with its support, and which is defined in the composition of the European Parliament, must comply with Article 9A (numbered as article 14) paragraph 2, first subparagraph of the principles laid down. 58. the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Hungary and the Republic of Malta on the spelling of the name of the single currency in Latvia, Hungary and Malta in the contracts, without prejudice to the European Union's single currency, to which reference is made in the treaties, the name of the unification to banknotes and coins, declare that the Treaty, Hungarian and Latvian Maltese text used in spelling the name of the single currency, including derivatives of this title shall not affect the existing Latvian, Hungarian and Maltese text. 59. Declaration by the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 270 of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to join the decision as referred to in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 2 270. in the second subparagraph, as soon as the review of the contract referred to in article 269 paragraph 3 specified in the decision, the Netherlands will be found an acceptable solution in connection with its excessive negative net payment position relative to the budget of the Union. 60. Declaration by the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 311 of the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares that the proposal for a decision to amend a Netherlands Antilles and/or Aruba with regard to the European Union, as referred to in article 311, paragraph 6, will be submitted only on the basis of the decision in accordance with the rules of the Statute of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 61. Declaration by the Republic of Poland on the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union, the Charter does not in any way affect the right of Member States to legislate public morality, family law, as well as human dignity and human physical and moral integrity. 62. Declaration by the Republic of Poland concerning the Protocol on the application of the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union to Poland and to the United Kingdom Poland declares that, having regard to the social movement "Solidarnostj" tradition and its important contribution to the struggle for social and labour rights, Poland fully comply with Union law in certain social and labour law, and in particular those reaffirmed in the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union under Title IV. 63. Declaration by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the definition of the term "nationals" in respect of the treaties and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, or to any act which is either derived from those contracts, or remain in force in accordance with those treaties, the United Kingdom reiterates the Declaration it delivered 1982 December 31, for the definition of the term "citizens", except that the reference to "British dependent Territories citizens" meaning "British overseas territory citizens". 64. Declaration by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for voting in elections to the European Parliament, the United Kingdom notes that the Treaty on European Union and Article 9a of the Treaty rule does not aim to change the voting base in connection with the elections to the European Parliament. 65. Declaration by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union article 61 h of the United Kingdom fully supports robust action to make financial sanctions intended to prevent and combat terrorism and related activities. The United Kingdom announces the intention to use the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, referred to in article 3, with the area of freedom, security and justice-related rights to participate in the adoption of all the proposals submitted in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, article 61 h.

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission solemnly promulgated the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union, the text of which is as follows: Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union preamble the peoples of Europe, in creating an ever closer Union among them, are resolved to build a peaceful future based on common values. Conscious of its spiritual and moral heritage, the Union is founded on the indivisible, universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity; It is based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law. The most attention paid to the individual, the Union towards a citizenship of the Union and by creating an area of freedom, security and justice. The Union promotes the value of conservation and development, while respecting the culture of the peoples of Europe and of the diversity of traditions, as well as the national identities of the Member States and the Organization of the public authorities at national, regional and local level; It seeks to promote balanced and sustainable development and ensures free movement of persons, goods, services and the free movement of capital and freedom of establishment. To this end, taking into account changes in society, social progress and scientific and technological developments, it is necessary to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights, in particular the importance of those rights more visible in a Charter. This Charter reaffirms, with due regard for the powers and tasks of the Union, as well as the principle of subsidiarity, the newly approved law, based on the constitutional traditions and international obligations, the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the European Union Social Charter adopted by the Council, as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union and the case-law of the European Court of human rights. In this respect, the courts of the Union and of the Member States interpret the Charter, pursuant to the explanatory notes to the Convention which drafted the Charter developed Convention Bureau and the proposal of the Presidium of the European Convention. Of these rights entails responsibilities and duties with regard to other persons, and all future generations. So the Union recognises hereinafter set out the rights, freedoms and principles. Title I dignity article 1 human dignity human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected. Article 2 right to life 1 everyone has the right to life. 2. No one shall be condemned to the death penalty, or executed. Article 3 right to personal inviolability 1. Every person has the right to physical and mental integrity. 2. in the field of medicine and biology in particular must be observed: a) the free and informed consent of the person concerned, in accordance with statutory procedures; (b) the prohibition of eugenic practices), especially when the goal is human breeding; (c)) the prohibition on the use of the human body and its parts as a source of profits; (d) human reproductive cloning) ban. 4. in article torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the ban no one may be subjected to torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Article 5 of the slavery and forced labor prohibition 1. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude. 2. No one shall be put to perform forced labour. 3. Trafficking in human beings is prohibited. Title II freedoms article 6 right to liberty and security everyone has the right to personal freedom and security. Article 7 private and family life everyone has the right to their private and family life, housing and communications. Article 8 protection of personal data 1. every person has the right to the protection of personal data. 2. Such data must be processed fairly for specified purposes and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned or some other legitimate basis laid down by law. Everyone has the right of access to data which has been collected concerning him or her, and the right to have it rectified. 3. Compliance with these rules shall be subject to control by an independent authority. Article 9 right to marry and right to found a family the right to marry and the right to form a family shall be guaranteed in accordance with the national laws governing the exercise of this right. Article 10 opinion, belief and faith in freedom 1. Everyone has the right to opinion, belief and faith in freedom. This right includes freedom to change religion or belief and freedom, either individually or collectively and in public or in private, to manifest religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and ceremonies. 2. The right to conscientious objection is recognised, in accordance with the national laws governing the exercise of this right. Article 11 freedom of expression and information 1. Every person has the right to freedom of expression. This right includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authorities and regardless of frontiers. 2. The freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected. Article 12 freedom of Assembly and Association 1 everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of Association at all levels, in particular in political, Trade Union and civic matters, which implies the right of everyone to form trade unions and to stand up for the protection of his or her interests. 2. Political Parties at Union level contribute to expressing the political will of the citizens of the Union. Article 13 humanitarian and freedom of science research in the humanities and Arts Sciences is free. Academic freedom is respected. Article 14 right to education 1. Everyone has the right to education and to have access to vocational and continuing training. 2. This right includes the possibility to receive free compulsory education. 3. The freedom to found educational establishments with due respect for democratic principles and the right of parents to ensure the education and teaching of their children in conformity with their religious, philosophical and pedagogical convictions shall be respected, in accordance with the national laws governing the exercise of such freedom and right. Article 15 freedom to choose a profession and the right to work 1. Every person has the right to engage in work and to pursue a freely chosen or accepted occupation. 2. Every citizen of the Union has the freedom to seek employment, to work, to exercise the right of establishment and to provide services in any Member State. 3. Nationals of third countries who are authorised to work in the territory of the Member States are entitled to working conditions equivalent to those of citizens of the Union. Article 16 freedom to conduct a business the freedom to conduct a business in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices. Article 17 right to property 1. every person has the right to property obtained legally, right to use and dispose of, as well as the right to give orders to his death. No one shall be deprived of property unless it is done in the public interest, as well as in the cases and under the conditions provided for by law, provided that the loss of time paid fair compensation. The use of property may be regulated by law insofar as this is necessary for the general interest. 2. intellectual property is protected. Article 18 right of asylum the right to asylum is guaranteed, subject to the provisions contained in the 28 July 1951 Geneva Convention on the status of refugees and the 1967 Protocol on January 31, the status of refugees, as well as in accordance with the Treaty on European Union and Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (hereinafter "the Agreement"). Article 19 protection movement, expulsion or extradition 1. Collective expulsion is prohibited. 2. No one may be removed, expelled or extradited to a State where there is a serious risk that the death penalty, torture or other inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment they will behave. Title III equality article 20 equality before the law, all persons are equal before the law. Article 21 non-discrimination 1. Prohibited any form of discrimination, including discrimination based on sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, discrimination in relation to the membership at the national minorities, discrimination, property, origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. 2. within the scope of the Treaty and without prejudice to the specific provisions laid down therein, any discrimination on grounds of nationality shall be prohibited. Article 22 cultural, religious and linguistic diversity the Union shall respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity. Article 23 equality between men and women equality between men and women must be ensured in all areas, including employment, work and pay. The principle of equality shall not prevent the save or adopt measures providing for specific advantages of the under-represented sex. 24. Article 1 of the rights of the child children's rights to their well-being necessary protection and care. They are free to express their views. This view according to the age and maturity of the child must be taken into consideration on matters which concern the interests of the child. 2. In all actions relating to children, whether taken by public authorities or private institutions, the child's best interests must be a primary consideration. 3. Every child shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis a personal relationship and direct contact with both parents, unless that is contrary to his interests. Article 25 rights of the elderly the Union recognises and respects the rights of the elderly to live a dignified and independent life and to participate in social and cultural life. Article 26 integration of persons with disabilities the Union recognises and respects the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in society. Title IV solidarity article 27 workers ' right to information and consultation in undertakings, workers or their representatives must, at the appropriate levels, be guaranteed to provide timely information and consultation in the cases and under the conditions provided for by Union law and national laws and practices. Article 28 right of collective bargaining and action workers and employers, or their respective organisations, have, in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices, have the right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements appropriate levels and, in cases of conflicts of interest, including collective action to strike to defend their interests. Article 29 right of use for job placement services everyone has the right to use free placement services. Article 30 protection in the event of unjustified dismissal every worker has the right to protection against unjustified dismissal under Union law and national laws and practices. Article 31 fair and just working conditions 1. Every worker has the right to healthy, safe and dignified working conditions appropriate. 2. Every worker has the right to limitation of maximum working hours, to rest every day and every week, and to an annual period of paid leave. 32. article prohibiting child labour and protection of young workers, the employment of children is prohibited. The minimum employment age must not be less than the age at which compulsory education ends, without prejudice to the provisions which are more favourable to young people, and without prejudice to certain exceptions. Young people admitted to work must have working conditions appropriate to their age, they have to be protected against economic exploitation and any work likely to harm their safety, health or physical, mental, moral or social development or to interfere with learning. Article 33 family life and work in the family shall enjoy legal, economic and social protection. 2. to reconcile family and professional life, everyone shall have the right to protection against dismissal from employment in connection with maternity and the right to paid maternity leave and to parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child. Article 34 social security and social assistance 1. The Union recognises and respects the entitlement to social security benefits and social services, which, in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices, providing protection in cases such as maternity, illness, industrial accidents, dependency or old age dependent of location, as well as job loss. 2. Everyone residing and moving legally within the European Union is entitled to social security benefits and social advantages in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices. 3. In order to combat social exclusion and poverty, the Union recognises and respects the right to social and housing assistance, in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices to ensure a decent existence for all those who lack sufficient resources. Article 35 health every person has the right of access to preventive health care and medical treatment in accordance with the conditions laid down in national legislation and practice. Definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities must ensure a high level of human health protection. Article 36 access to services of general economic interest in accordance with the treaties, the Union recognises and respects the national legislation and practices, the access to services of general economic interest, in order to promote the social and territorial cohesion of the Union. Article 37 environmental protection a high level of environmental protection and the quality of the environment must be integrated into the Union's policies and should be protected in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. Article 38 consumer protection Union policies shall ensure a high level of consumer protection. Title v citizens ' Rights article 39 right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament 1. Every citizen of the Union has the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament in the Member State in which he resides, under the same conditions as nationals of that State. 2. the members of the European Parliament shall be elected by direct universal suffrage in a free and secret ballot. Article 40 right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections every citizen of the Union has the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections in the Member State in which he resides, under the same conditions as nationals of that State. Article 41 right to good administration 1. every person has the right to have his or her affairs handled impartially, fairly and within a reasonable time make the Union institutions and bodies. 2. This right includes: (a)) the right of every person to be heard, before any individual measure which would adversely affect; (b)) the right of every person to have access to his or her file, while respecting confidentiality, and of professional and business secrecy protection legal considerations; (c)) the obligation of the Administration to give reasons for its decisions. 3. Every person has the right to have the Union make good any damage caused by its institutions or by its servants in the performance of their duties, in accordance with the General principles common to the laws of. 4. every person may write to the institutions of the Union in one of the languages of the treaties and must have an answer in the same language. Article 42 right of access to documents any citizen of the Union, and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a Member State, has a right of access to the institutions and bodies documents regardless of their type. Article 43 Ombudsman any citizen of the Union, and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a Member State, has a right of recourse to the European Ombudsman with complaints about EU institutions or bodies allow administrative failures, except failure, the performance of their judicial duties, make the Court of Justice of the European Union. Article 44 right to petition any citizen of the Union, and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a Member State, has the right to petition the European Parliament. Article 45 freedom of movement and residence, freedom 1. every citizen of the Union has the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. 2. freedom of movement and residence under the Treaty may be granted to third-country nationals legally resident in the territory of a Member State. Article 46 diplomatic and consular protection every citizen of the Union in the territory of a third country, which has no representation in the Member State of which he is entitled to any member of the diplomatic and consular protection under the same conditions as the nationals of that State. Title vi justice article 47 right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial everyone whose rights and freedoms guaranteed by the law of the Union are violated has the right to an effective remedy, in compliance with the conditions laid down in this article. Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial, the statutory court. Every person has the opportunity to receive counseling, advocacy and representation. Legal aid is available to those who lack sufficient resources insofar as such aid is necessary to ensure effective access to justice. Article 48 presumption of innocence and right of defence 1. everyone who has been charged shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law. 2. The rights of the defence of anyone who has been charged shall be guaranteed. Article 49 criminal offence and penalty legality and proportionality principles 1. No one shall be held guilty of an offence, which is an act or omission by it at the time and in accordance with national law or international law is not considered a criminal offence. Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than that which was applicable at the time the criminal offence was committed. If, subsequent to the Commission of a criminal offence, the law provides for a lighter penalty, that penalty shall be applicable. 2. This article shall not prejudice the trial and punishment of any person for any act or omission which, at the time when it was committed, was criminal according to the community of the General principles recognised. 3. the severity of penalties must not be disproportionate to the gravity of the crime. Article 50 the right not to be tried or punished twice in criminal proceedings for the same criminal offence no one shall be tried or punished again in criminal proceedings for an offence for which he is in accordance with the law of the Union has already been finally acquitted or convicted by a final judgment. Title VII General provisions relating to the interpretation and application of the Charter article 51 1 scope the provisions of this Charter are addressed to the institutions and bodies of the Union, respecting the principle of subsidiarity and to the Member States only when they are implementing Union law. They shall therefore respect the rights, observe the principles and promote the application thereof in accordance with their respective powers and respecting the competence of the Union, it contracts. 2. this Charter does not extend the field of application of Union law, expanding the competence of the Union, and the Union is not certain any new competences or tasks, or amended by the competence and tasks as defined in the treaties. Article 52 of the law and the application of the principles and the interpretation 1. any limitation on the exercise of the rights and freedoms recognised by this Charter must be defined in the law and respect the essence of those rights and freedoms. The principle of proportionality, limitations may be made only if they are necessary and genuinely meet objectives of general interest recognised by the Union or the need to protect the rights and freedoms of third parties. 2. Rights recognised by this Charter for which provision is made in the treaties shall be exercised under the conditions and limits. 3. insofar as this Charter contains rights which correspond the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed in the law, the meaning and scope of those rights shall be the same as those laid down by the said Convention. This provision shall not prevent Union law providing more extensive protection. 4. Insofar as this Charter recognises fundamental rights as they result from the constitutional traditions common to the Member States, those rights shall be interpreted in harmony with those traditions. 5. The provisions of this Charter which contain principles may be implemented by legislative and executive acts taken by institutions and bodies of the Union, and by acts of Member States when they are implementing Union law, in the exercise of their respective powers. They shall be judicially cognisable only in the interpretation of such acts and in the ruling on their legality. 6. Full account shall be taken of national laws and practices as specified in this Charter. 7. Due regard by the courts of the Union and of the Member States the explanations drawn up as a way of providing guidance in the interpretation of this Charter. Article 53 level of protection nothing in this Charter shall be interpreted as restricting or adversely affecting human rights and fundamental freedoms recognized in their respective fields of application, by Union law and international law as well as international conventions, which acceded to the Union or all the Member States, including the European Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the constitutions of the Member States. 54. Article ban the abuse of rights Nothing in this Charter shall be interpreted as the right to engage in any activity or perform any act aimed at the one recognised by this Charter for the destruction of the rights and freedoms or at their limitation to a greater extent than is provided for in the Charter. This is a custom of 7 December declared that the text of the Charter and the Charter will replace those of the Lisbon Treaty's entry into force. Съставено в Страсбург на дванадесети декември две хиляди и седма година. Hecho en el Doce de Estrasburg, Mayo de DOS mil sieve. Štrasburk of the dvanáctéh of DNA Te prosinc of the sedm tisíc dv. Udfærdige i den tolvt december the Strasbourg tusind og syv. Geschehen zu Strassburg am zwölften Dezember zweitausendsieben. The tuhand of the seitsmend of aast Kah-detsembriku kaheteistkümnendal päeval of Strasbourg. The Στρασβoύργ, στ Έγινε στις δώδεκα Δεκεμβρίου δύο χιλιάδες επτά. Done at Strasbourg on the twelfth day of December in the year two thousand and seven. Fait à Strasbourg, le décembr a deux Mille of douz Sept. ARN's in Strasbourg an dhéanamh lá déag de Nollaig sa does bhliain dhá mhíl a seach. A Strasburg, addì Fatt dodic on dicembre duemilasett. In Strasbourg, two-thousand-year seventh on December Twelfth. Priimt for septintųjų gruodži tūkstanči du dvyliktą dieną metų-Strasbourg. Kel Strasbourgban kétezer-a, a hetedik év december tizenkettedik napján. Magħmul fi Strasburg, fit-tnax-il you ta ' Diċembr it-ancient elfejn u sebgħ. Gedaan te Straatsburg, de zeven twaalfd december tweeduizend. The Sporządzon of the dwunasteg the dni w Strasburg December hand DWA-tysiąc siódmeg. Estrasburg, em appoints Pieter Feith em doze de Dezembr de DOIs mil e Sete. Întocmi a la doisprezec in the December Strasbourg, la două Mii şapt. Strasburg v DNA dvanásteh December dvetisícsed. Strasbourg v, dn-December dvanajsteg LETA DVA tisoč sed. Tehty Strasbourgiss kahdentenatoist päivänä joulukuut of the vuonn of the kaksituhattaseitsemän. Finnish skedd i Strasbourg den tolft december tjugohundrasj.