2, litra b), berører ikke medlemsstaternes kompetence til at forhandle eller indgå aftaler med tredjelande, så længe de overholder EU-retten og andre relevante internationale aftaler.  
The provisions on the measures on the crossing of external borders included in Article III-265(2)(b) of the Constitution shall be without prejudice to the competence of Member States to negotiate or conclude agreements with third countries as long as they respect Union law and other relevant international agreements.  