Considerations on COM(2019)167 - EU position in the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995 - Main contents
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dossier | COM(2019)167 - EU position in the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995. |
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document | COM(2019)167 ![]() |
date | May 17, 2019 |
(2) | Pursuant to Article 33 of the Convention, the International Grains Council is able to extend the Convention for successive periods not exceeding two years on each occasion. Since its conclusion, the Convention has regularly been extended for further periods of two years. The Convention was last extended by decision of the International Grains Council on 5 June 2017 (2) and remains in force until 30 June 2019. |
(3) | During its 49th session, which will be held on 10 June 2019, the International Grains Council is to decide on the extension of the Convention for a further period of up to two years from 1 July 2019. |
(4) | It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the 49th session of the International Grains Council, as an extension of the Convention is in the interest of the Union, |