Proposal from Commission: COM (2008) 893, 23 Dec. 2008 Flexibility UK and Ireland opted in EP draft Deprez report adopted by committee, 16 April 2009 (A6-0265/2009); plenary vote, 7 May 2009 Council first-reading deal with
| Proposal | from Commission: COM (2008) 893, 23 Dec. 2008 |
|---|---|
| Flexibility | UK and Ireland opted in |
| EP | draft Deprez report adopted by committee, 16 April 2009 (A6-0265/2009); plenary vote, 7 May 2009 |
| Council | first-reading deal with EP; political agreement at June 2009 JHA Council; adopted by 7 July 2009 Ecofin Council |
| Entry into force | 20 Aug. 2009 (Art. 15) |