From this point of view, it is to be welcomed that, in line with Parliament's requests during previous consultations, Articles 3 and 4 of the proposal for a Council Regulation provide for the possibility for the authorities of the Member State concerned to apply humanitarian exemptions in advance in emergencies (a principle implicitly recognised by Article 60(2) of the EC Treaty).
From this point of view, it is to be welcomed that, in line with Parliament's requests during previous consultations, Articles 3 and 4 of the proposal for a Council Regulation provide for the possibility for the authorities of the Member State concerned to apply humanitarian exemptions in advance in emergencies (a principle implicitly recognised by Article 60(2) of the EC Treaty).