Legal provisions of COM(2001)236 - Extension of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992

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dossier COM(2001)236 - Extension of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992.
document COM(2001)236 EN
date May  2, 2001
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Proposal for a Council Decision on the extension of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992 /* COM/2001/0236 final - ACC 2001/0100 */


Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the extension of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992


(presented by the Commission)


EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1. The International Sugar Agreement entered into force on 1 January 1993 until 31 December 1995 and has three times been extended for a two-year period, so that it is now due to expire on 31 December 2001.

2. At the meeting of the International Sugar Council on 31 May 2001 it is likely to be proposed to extend the Agreement for a further two-year period until 31 December 2003, under the provisions of Article 45.2 of the Agreement.

3. The European Community's contribution to the administrative budget of the International Sugar Organisation, shown under item B7-821 of the European Union budget, will not be affected by the proposed decision.

4. The purpose of this proposal is to authorise the Commission to vote in favour of the extension of the Agreement on behalf of the Community.


2001/100 (ACC)

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the extension of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,

OJ

Whereas:

The International Sugar Agreement, 1992, was concluded by the Community by Council Decision 92/580/EEC , and was extended most recently in 1999 for an additional period of two years. This Agreement remains in force until 31 December 2001, unless it is extended beyond that date by decision of the International Sugar Council for a period of no more than two years. The extension of that agreement is in the interests of the Community. The Commission, which represents the Community in the International Sugar Council, should therefore be authorised to vote in favour of such an extension,

OJ L 379, 23.12.1992, p. 15.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

1. The European Community is hereby in favour of the extension of the International Sugar Agreement 1992.

2. The Commission is hereby authorised to express this position within the International Sugar Council