European Treaty Series - No.159

     

ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL
TO THE EUROPEAN OUTLINE CONVENTION ON
TRANSFRONTIER CO-OPERATION BETWEEN
TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES OR AUTHORITIES

The Council of Europe member States signatory to this Protocol to the European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Co-operation between Territorial Communities or Authorities (hereinafter referred to as "the Outline Convention"),

Affirming the importance of transfrontier co-operation between territorial communities or authorities in border areas;

Being resolved to take further measures to secure transfrontier co-operation between territorial communities or authorities;

Wishing to facilitate and develop transfrontier co-operation between territorial communities or authorities situated in border areas;

Acknowledging the need to adapt the Outline Convention to the actual situation in Europe;

Considering that it would be appropriate to supplement the Outline Convention with a view to reinforcing transfrontier co-operation between territorial communities or authorities;