Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2009)436 - Conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the North-East Atlantic against Pollution - Main contents
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dossier | COM(2009)436 - Conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the ... |
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source | COM(2009)436 |
date | 27-08-2009 |
2. The Lisbon Agreement was signed on 17 October 1990 by Portugal, Spain, France, Morocco and the European Community. Although ratification followed by Portugal, France and the European Community, a political dispute over the borders in Western Sahara prevented Spain and Morocco from ratifying the Agreement because of Article 3 (c) on the geographical scope of the Agreement, which stipulated: 'to the south by the southern limit of the waters covered by the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Morocco.'
3. After agreement was reached on an Additional Protocol amending Article 3 (c) of the Lisbon Agreement, the Protocol was signed by Portugal, Spain, France and Morocco on 20 May 2008 in Lisbon. The Community was invited to sign the Protocol together with other contracting parties. The Council Decision on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, of the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the North-East Atlantic against Pollution was adopted on 12 December 2008. The Additional Protocol was co-signed on behalf of the European Community by the Czech Presidency and the Head of the European Commission Representation in Portugal on 25 March 2009.
4. It is therefore appropriate for the Community to conclude the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the North-East Atlantic against Pollution.