2005/527/EC: Council Decision of 2 June 2005 concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community programmes

The Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community programmes is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision .

1 The Commission is authorised to determine, on behalf of the Community, the specific terms and conditions applicable to the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in any given programme, including the financial contribution payable. The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee appointed by the Council.

2 Where Serbia and Montenegro requests external assistance, the procedures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000, and in similar Regulations providing for Community external assistance to Serbia and Montenegro that may be adopted in the future, shall apply.

No later than three years after the date of entry into force of the Agreement, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall review the implementation of the Agreement and report thereon to the Council. The report shall be accompanied where necessary by appropriate proposals.

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notifications provided for in Article 10 of the Agreement.