Proposal from Commission (COM (2003) 172, 8 Apr. 2003) Legal base Arts. 62(2)(a) and Arts. 62(2)(b)(ii) EC Background sets out special visa rules for 2004 Olympics Schengen builds on Schengen acquis Flexibility UK & Ireland
| Proposal | from Commission (COM (2003) 172, 8 Apr. 2003) |
|---|---|
| Legal base | Arts. 62(2)(a) and Arts. 62(2)(b)(ii) EC |
| Background | sets out special visa rules for 2004 Olympics |
| Schengen | builds on Schengen acquis |
| Flexibility | UK & Ireland opted out; position of Denmark unknown |
| EP | Matikanen-Kallstrom report adopted by committee (A5-0211/2003); plenary vote in favour 18 June 2003 |
| Council | JHA Council/Mixed Committee, 5-6 June 2003, agreed general approach; adopted by Ecofin Council, 15 July 2003: Regulation 1295/2003 |
| Entry into force | 11 Aug. 2003 (Art. 11) |
| Report on application | SEC (2005) 1051, 11 Aug. 2005 |