Common Consular Instructions (representation by MS)

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Proposal from France (Council doc. 10072/03, 3 June 2003)
Background allows greater possibility for one MS to issue Schengen visas on behalf of another; delayed application to new Member States
Schengen builds on Schengen acquis
Flexibility UK and Ireland opted out; Denmark could opt in as matter of international law; delayed application to new Member States
EP excluded, due to Reg. 789/2001
Council adopted as ‘A’ point by Environment Council, 22 Dec. 2003: Decision 2004/15/EC
Implementation date 9 Jan. 2004 (Art. 3)

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