Draft Treaty establishing the European Union

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Part Four THE POLICIES OF THE UNION

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Article 67 Conduct of cooperation

Article 67 Conduct of cooperation

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In the fields referred to in Article 66 of this Treaty:

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1. The European Council shall be responsible for cooperation; the Council of the Union shall be responsible for its conduct; the Commission may propose policies and actions which shall be implemented, at the request of the European Council or the Council of the Union, either by the Commission or by the Member States.

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2. The Union shall ensure that the international policy guidelines of the Member States are consistent.

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3. The Union shall coordinate the positions of the Member States during the negotiation of international agreements and within the framework of international organizations.

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4. In an emergency, where immediate action is necessary, a Member State particularly concerned may act individually after informing the European Council and the Commission.

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5. The European Council may call on its President, on the President of the Council of the Union or on the Commission to act as spokesman of the Union.

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