Proposal from Commission (COM (2003) 664, 6 Nov. 2003) Legal base Article 62(2)(a) EC Schengen Builds on Schengen acquis Flexibility UK and Ireland opted out; Denmark could opt in as matter of international law EP
| Proposal | from Commission (COM (2003) 664, 6 Nov. 2003) |
|---|---|
| Legal base | Article 62(2)(a) EC |
| Schengen | Builds on Schengen acquis |
| Flexibility | UK and Ireland opted out; Denmark could opt in as matter of international law |
| EP | Angellili report adopted by committee, 18 March 2004 (A5-0229/2004); plenary vote 21 April 2004 |
| Council | adopted as ‘A’ point at General Affairs/External Relations Council, 13 Dec. 2004: Regulation 2133/2004 |
| Entry into force | 16 Dec. 2004 (Art. 6) |
| Application date | 1 Dec. 2005 (Art. 6) |