| Legal base | Article 63(3)(b) EC |
|---|---|
| Background | replaces Joint Action proposed by Austrian Presidency in 1998 but not agreed; would replace existing 1996 Joint Action (OJ 1996 L 63) |
| Schengen | arguably builds on Schengen acquis |
| Flexibility | position of UK, Ireland and Denmark not yet known |
| EP | no EP plenary vote or committee report yet |
| Council | no discussion at JHA Council; discussions in working group apparently ended late 1999/early 2000 |
| Status | proposal lapsed 1 May 2004 when transition period in Article 67 EC expired |
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