Proposal by Germany (OJ 1999 L 176/1) Legal base Article 34 EU; Commission and EP argued for 'first pillar' legal base Background replaces Joint Action proposed early 1999 but not adopted before 1 May 1999
| Proposal | by Germany (OJ 1999 L 176/1) |
|---|---|
| Legal base | Article 34 EU; Commission and EP argued for ‘first pillar’ legal base |
| Background | replaces Joint Action proposed early 1999 but not adopted before 1 May 1999 |
| EP Committee | Newton-Dunn report approved (A5-0050/1999) |
| EP plenary | approved with amendments, Nov 1999 (OJ 2000 C 189/265) |
| Council | adopted 27 March 2000: Decision 2000/261/JHA |
| Application date | 1 July 2000 |
Further reading
- Public register of EU Council Documents: counterfeit travel documents