Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2010)645 - Conclusion of the Agreement between the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein amending the Additional Agreement between the EC, Switzerland and Liechtenstein extending to Liechtenstein the Agreement with Switzerland on trade in agricultural products - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2010)645 - Conclusion of the Agreement between the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein amending the Additional Agreement between the EC, ... |
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| source | COM(2010)645  |
| date | 10-11-2010 |
The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (hereinafter referred to as 'the Agricultural Agreement') has been extended to the Principality of Liechtenstein i. The Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs has amended the Agricultural Agreement by adding Annex 12. Therefore, the Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein also needs to be amended so that the protection of geographical indications also applies to Liechtenstein.
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On the basis of the above-mentioned, the Commission proposes that the Council designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement between the European Union, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein amending the Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein (hereinafter referred to as 'the Agreement') on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion.