Draft Treaty establishing the European Union

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Part Two THE OBJECTIVES, METHODS OF ACTION AND COMPETENCES OF THE UNION

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Article 11 Transfer from cooperation to common action

Article 11 Transfer from cooperation to common action

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1. In the instances laid down in Article 54(1) and 68(2) of this Treaty, a matter subject to the method of cooperation between Member States may become the subject of common action. On a proposal from the Commission, or the Council of the Union, or the Parliament, or one or more Member States, the European Council may decide, after consulting the Commission and with the agreement of the Parliament, to bring those matters within the exclusive or concurrent competence of the Union.

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2. In the fields subject to common action, common action may not be replaced by cooperation.

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