In line with the European Parliament's position, Council has agreed that Articles 179 (development policy) and 181a (economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries) form the appropriate legal basis for the Instrument for Stability as long as the aspects relating to nuclear safety, which play a rather marginal role, are removed from the proposal.
In line with the European Parliament's position, Council has agreed that Articles 179 (development policy) and 181a (economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries) form the appropriate legal basis for the Instrument for Stability as long as the aspects relating to nuclear safety, which play a rather marginal role, are removed from the proposal.