DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCESSION OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC TO THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCESSION OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC TO THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - i - CONTENTS I. Commission Opinion, of 23 May 1979, on the application for accession to the European Communities by the Hellenic Republic. II. Decision of the Council of the European Communities, of 24 May 1979, on the accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Coal and Steel Community. III. Decision of the Council of the European Communities, of 21 May 1979, on the admission of the Hellenic Republic to the European Economic Community and to the European Atomic Energy Community. Treaty between the Kingdo« of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Member States of the European Communities) and the Hellenic Republic concerning tihe accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Economic Community and to the European Atomic Energy Community. IV. Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the Treaties. 1. Text of the Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties. Part One - Principles Part Two - Adjustments to the Treaties Part Three - Adaptations to Acts adopted by the Institutions Part Four - Transitional Measures Part Five - Provisions relating to the implementation of this Act 2. Annexes Annex I - List referred to in Article 21 of the Act of Accession Annex II - List referred to in Article 22 of the Act of Accession Annex III - List of products referred to in Article 36(1) and (2) of the Act of Accession Annex IV - List of products referred to in Article 114 of the Act of Accession Annex V - List referred to in Article 115(1) of the Act of Accession Annex VI - List referred to in Article 115(3) of the Act of Accession Annex VII - List referred to in Article 117(1) of the Act of Accession Annex VIII - List referred to in Article 128 of the Act of Accession Annex IX - List referred to in Article 142(1) of the Act of Accession Annex X - List referred to in Article 142(2) of the Act of Accession Annex XI - List referred to in Article 144 of the Act of Accession Annex XII - List referred to in Article 145 of the Act of Accession k - 3. Protocols Protocol No 1 on the Statute of the European Investment Bank Protocol No 2 on thè definition of the basic duty for mbtches falling within heading No 36.06 of the Common Customs Tariff Protocol No 3 on the granting by the Hellenic Republic of exemption of customs duties on the import of certain goods Protocol No 4 on cotton on the participation of the Protocol No 5 Hellenic Republic in the funds of the European Coal and Steel Community on the Exchange of Information with the Hellenic Republic in the field of Protocol No 6 nuclear energy on the Economic and Industrial Protocol No 7 Development of Greece V. Final Act Text of the Final Act Declarations Joint Declaration on the free movement of workers Joint Declaration on particular transitional measures which might be required in relations between Greece and Spain and Portugal after accession of the latter States - 5 Joint Declaration concerning protocols to be concluded with certain third countries according to Article 118 Joint Declaration concerning Mount Athos Joint Declaration on the procedure for the joint examination of national aids granted by the Hellenic Republic in the field of agriculture during the period prior to accession Joint Declaration on the joint examination procedure of the annual changes in prices of agricultural products in Greece during the period prior to accession Joint Declaration on sugar, milk products, olive oil and products processed from fruit and vegetables Joint Declaration concerning the First Council Directive of 12 December 1977 on the co-ordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions Declaration by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on the application to Berlin of the Decision concerning Accession to the European Coal and Steel Community and of the Treaty of Accession to the European Economic Community and to the European Atomic Energy Community Declaration by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on the definition of the term "nationals" Declaration of the European Economic Community on Greek workers taking up and pursuing paid employment in the present Member States Declaration of the European Economic Community on the European Regional Development Fund Declaration by the Hellenic Republic on monetary questions Procedure for the adoption of certain decisions and other measures to be taken during the period preceding accession. COMMISSION OPINION OF 23 MAY 1979 ON THE APPLICATION FOR ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES BY THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to Article 98 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, Article 237 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and Article 205 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, Whereas the Hellenic Republic has applied to become a member of these Communities; Whereas in its Opinion of 29 January 1976 the Commission has already been able to express its views on certain essential aspects of the problems arising in connection with this application; Whereas the terms for the admission of the Hellenic Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties necessitated by its accession have been negotiated in a Conference between the Communities and the applicant State; whereas singleness of Community representation was ensured with due regard for the institutional dialogue provided for by the Treaties; Whereas, on the completion of these negotiations, it is apparent that the provisions so agreed are fair and proper; whereas, this being so, the Community's enlargement, while preserving its internal cohesion and dynamism, will enable it to take a fuller part in the development of international relations; Whereas in joining the Communities the applicant State accepts without reserve the Treaties and their political objectives, all decisions taken since their entry into force, and the action that has been agreed in respect of the development and reinforcement of the Communities; Whereas it is an essential feature of the legal system set up by the Treaties establishing the Communities that certain of their provisions and certain acts of the Community institutions are directly applicable, that Community law takes precedence over any national provisions conflicting with it, and that procedures exist for ensuring the uniform interpretation of this law; whereas accession to the Communities entails recognition of the binding force of these rules, observance of which is indispensable to guarantee the effectiveness and unity of Community law; Whereas the principles of pluralist democracy and respect for human rights form part of the common heritage of the peoples of the States brought together in the European Communities and are therefore essential elements of membership of the said Communities; Whereas enlargement of the Communities through the accession of the Hellenic Republic will help to preserve and strengthen peace and liberty in Europe, HEREBY DELIVERS A FAVOURABLE OPINION on the accession to the European Communities of the Hellenic Republic. This opinion is addressed to the Council. Done at Brussels, 23 May 1979 For the Commission DECISION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES OF 24 M^Y 1979 on the accession of 1}he Hellenic Republic to the European Coal and Steel Community THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to Article 98 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, Having regard to the Opinion oí the Commission, Whereas the Hellenic Republic has applied to accede to the European Coal and Steel Community; Whereas the conditions of accession to be determined by the Council have been negotiated with the Hellenic Republic, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 1. The Hellenic Republic may become a member of the European Coal and Steel Community by acceding, under the conditions laid down in this Decision, to the Treaty establishing that Community) as amended or supplemented. 2. The conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community necessitated thereby are set out in the Act annexed to this Decision, the provisions of that Act concerning the European Coal and Steel Community shall form an integral part of this Decision. D/PECA/e 1 3. The provisions concerning the rights and obligations of the Member States and th« powers and jurisdiction of the institutions of the Communities as set out in the Treaty referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply in respect of this Decision. Artictle 2 The instrument of accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Coal and Steel Community will be deposited with the Government of the French Republic on 1 January 1981. Accession will take effect on 1 January 1981, provided that the Hellenic Republic has deposited its instrument of accession on that date and that all the signatory States to the Treaty concerning accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Economic Commuitity and the European Atomic Energy Community have deposited their instruments of ratification before that date. The Government of the French Republic will transmit a certified copy of the instruisent of accession of the Hellenic Republic to the Governments of the Member States. Artirtle 3 This Decision, drawn up in the Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Irish and Italian languages·, each of these languages being equally authentic, shall be communicated to the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and the Hellenic Republic.