Proposal from Italy (Council doc. 16043/03, 12 Dec. 2003) Schengen builds on Schengen acquis Flexibility UK and Ireland opted out; Denmark could opt in as matter of international law; delayed application to new Member States
| Proposal | from Italy (Council doc. 16043/03, 12 Dec. 2003) |
|---|---|
| Schengen | builds on Schengen acquis |
| Flexibility | UK and Ireland opted out; Denmark could opt in as matter of international law; delayed application to new Member States |
| EP | excluded, due to Reg. 789/2001 |
| Council | adopted as ‘A’ point by Environment Council, 22 Dec. 2003: Decision 2004/14/EC |
| Implementation date | 9 Jan. 2004 (Art. 2) |