| Proposal | by Commission (COM (2005) 381, 22 Aug. 2005) |
|---|---|
| Legal base |
Article 62(2); qualified majority vote and co-decision with the EP |
| Schengen |
builds on Schengen acquis |
| Flexibility | UK and Ireland will opt out; Denmark has opted in as matter of international law |
| EP |
Cashman report adopted by committee, 9 Mar. 2006 (A6-0062/2006); plenary vote, 5 April 2006 |
| Council | discussions began in working group, Oct. 2005; adopted by JHA Council, 1-2 June: Decision 895/2006/EC |